He possessed two large travelling cases, which must have been carried out at the side entrance with stealth most deplorable.

The padrone is worried.

Signor Ferralti is American, and Americans seldom treat us wrongfully." "Signor Ferralti is Italian," answered Louise, stiffly.
"The name is Italian, perhaps; but he speaks only the English," declared the portiere.
"He is not a rogue, however.

Assure your master of that fact.

When Mr.
Merrick returns he will settle Count Ferralti's bill." "Oh, Louise!" gasped Patsy.
"I don't understand it in the least," continued Louise, looking at her cousins as if she were really bewildered.