Do you think--but it will annoy him--I had better not." "What do you mean ?" asked the other, as he hesitated.
"It is such a strange case that I should like to see just where it is, out of pure curiosity." "It is here," said Regina, answering, and setting the tip of one straight finger against her own head to point out the place.
"Oh, at the back, on the right side?
I see--yes--thank you.

A little on one side, you say ?" "Here," repeated Regina, turning so that Corbario could see exactly where the end of her finger touched her hair.
"To think that so slight an injury may have permanently affected the young man's memory!" Corbario appeared much impressed.

"Well," he continued, speaking to Regina, "if we ever find out who he is, his relations owe you a debt of gratitude quite beyond all payment." "Do you think I want to be paid ?" asked Regina, and in her indignation she turned away and walked to the window.
But Marcello called her back.
"Please, Regina--please tell them to go away!" he pleaded.
Corbario nodded to the Superintendent, and they left the room.
"There is certainly a strong resemblance," said Folco, when they were outside, "but it really cannot be my poor Marcello.

I was almost too much affected by the thought of seeing him again to control myself when we first entered, but when I came near I felt nothing.

It is not he, I am sure.