To pass through Rome is to stop a week or two." "Say frankly that you mean to stay as long as I do!" His flushed smile, for a little, seemed to sound her.

"You won't like that.

You're afraid you'll see too much of me." "It doesn't matter what I like.

I certainly can't expect you to leave this delightful place on my account.

But I confess I'm afraid of you." "Afraid I'll begin again?
I promise to be very careful." They had gradually stopped and they stood a moment face to face.