20/21 "Control your feelings, my child," said she. "You are perfectly safe here in Italy." "But if he saw me, it will make it so very unpleasant for you, Mamita." "He couldn't see you; for we were sitting in very deep shadow," replied Mrs.Delano. "But even if he had seen you, I should know how to protect you." "But what I am thinking of," said Floracita, still weeping, "is that he may have brought Rosa with him, and I can't run to her this very minute. I _must_ see her! I _will_ see her! If I have to tell ever so many _fibititas_ about the reason of my running away." "I wouldn't prepare any _fibititas_ at present," rejoined Mrs.Delano. I will send for Mr.Percival, and ask him to ascertain whether Mr.Fitzgerald brought a lady with him. |