Page 67 (1/2)

After having waited in vain, for a long tientles you to excuse hi some business with the merchant of who for you Have the kindness to wait

a few ht that Geronimo would, of his own accord, take the ar heart he observed hiscavalier stood at the , gazing

thoughtfully into the garden

Although Julio knehatmoment, he said to Geronimo, with assumed

indifference: "It is at least half a mile froued after your walk Will you not rest in this arnor?"

"No, I thank you I aued I love to look at those

beautiful trees clothed in their fresh May verdure"

An involuntary movement of impatience escaped the servant

"You need not remain here on my account, Julio," said Geronient occupation, signor If I still remain, contrary to your

wish, it is to ask you a question; and yet I fear that you will be

displeased at my boldness"

"Not at all, Julio Can I render you any service? It will give e hich you defended me when I was