Veronica knew none but Squarci by name, and never spoke with any of them.

There seemed to be no reason why she should.
The count had told her that when she wished it, he was ready to render an account of the estates and would be happy to explain everything to her at length.

She understood nothing of business and was content to accept the roughest statement as he chose to give it to her.

She was far too young to distrust the man whom she had been taught to respect as her guardian and as a person of scrupulous honesty.

She was completely in his power, and she was accustomed to ask him for any little sums she needed.