Your suit hasn't been rejected; there is only a delay." But Benedetta shook her head.

"No, no! If Monsignor Palma proves obstinate his Holiness will never consent.

It's all over." "Ah! if one were only rich, very rich!" murmured Dario, with such an air of conviction that no one smiled.

And, turning to his cousin, he added in a whisper: "I must really have a talk with you.

We cannot go on living like this." In a breath she responded: "Yes, you are right.