But he drew her to him, and said good-bye in his own manner.

She lingered an instant, and tore herself away.

De Pretis was playing loudly.

Nino had to pass near him to go out, and the maestro nodded carelessly as he went by.
"Excuse me, maestro," said Hedwig, as Nino bowed himself out; "it was a question of arranging certain lessons." "Do not mention it," said he, indifferently; "my time is yours, signorina.

Shall we go through with this solfeggio once more ?" The good maestro did not seem greatly disturbed by the interruption.
Hedwig wondered, dreamily, whether he had understood.