But if Veronica refuses?
You have been rash, Matilde." "Veronica loves him," answered the countess.

"And of course you know that he loves her," she added, and her smooth lips smiled.

"You need not deny it before us, Bosio.

You have loved her ever since she came from the convent--" "I ?" Bosio's pale face reddened with anger.
"See how he blushes!" laughed Matilde.

"As for Veronica, she will talk to no one else.