After the first evening, she avoided looking at the box where he sat; but he had an uneasy satisfaction in the consciousness that it was impossible she could forget he was present and watching her.
The day after the second appearance of the Senorita Campaneo, Mrs.
Delano was surprised by another call from the Fitzgeralds.
"Don't think we intend to persecute you," said the little lady.

"We merely came on business.

We have just heard that you were to leave Rome very soon; but Mr.Green seemed to think it couldn't be so soon as was said." "Unexpected circumstances make it necessary for me to return sooner than I intended," replied Mrs.Delano.

"I expect to sail day after to-morrow." "What a pity your daughter should go without hearing the new _prima donna_!" exclaimed Mrs.Fitzgerald.

"She is really a remarkable creature.