And I'm told that you spent a bad night!" "No, I assure you." "Oh! I knew you wouldn't own it.

But why will you persist in living up here without any comfort?
All this isn't suited to your age.

I should be so pleased if you would accept a more comfortable room where you might sleep better." "No, no--I know that you love me well, my dear Luigi.

But let me do as my old head tells me.

That's the only way to make me happy." Pierre was much struck by the ardent affection which sparkled in the eyes of the two men as they gazed at one another, face to face.