"You are rich--why do you go about on foot and dine in cafes ?" "Do I ever dine at a cafe when you are dining alone ?" "You have got used to living in restaurants in Paris," retorted his father.

"It is a bad habit.

What was the use of your mother leaving you a fortune, unless you will live in a proper fashion ?" "I understand you very well," answered Giovanni, his dark eyes beginning to gleam.

"You know all that is a pretence.

I am the most home-staying man of your acquaintance.