By the by, I am wandering, I am sorry to see you here.

I hope you understand that." He looked at me with the most cheerful expression.

I believe I was beginning to be angry at his insulting calmness.

I did not answer him.
"Signor Grandi," he said in a moment, seeing I was silent, "I am enchanted to see you, if you prefer that I should be.

But may I imagine if I can do anything more for you, now that you have heard from my own lips that I am a liar?
I say it again,--I like the word,--I am a liar, and I wish I were a better one.