Signor Cardegna is, I believe, a good friend of mine.

You say he will be here ?" "I received a letter from him to-day, dated in Rome, in which he tells me that he will start immediately.

He may be here to-morrow morning," I answered.

Hedwig had regained her composure, perhaps because she was reassured by my manner of speaking about Nino.

I, however, was anxious to hear from her own lips some confirmation of my suspicions concerning the baron.