Your father introduced me to the Signor, and I last night saw him at the opera.

That will account for my being in his room to-day." He glanced at the Italian with a smile, as he added: "I heard very angry voices, and I thought, if there was to be a duel, perhaps the Signor would need a second.

You must be greatly fatigued with exertion and excitement.

Therefore, I will merely congratulate you on your brilliant success last evening, and wish you good morning." "I _am_ fatigued," she replied; "but if I bid you good morning now, it is with the hope of seeing you again soon.

The renewal of acquaintance with one whom my dear father loved is too pleasant to be willingly relinquished." "Thank you," he said.