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Vere did not come back.
Hermione exerted herself to talk, but the task became really a
difficult one, for the Marchesino looked perpetually towards the
house, and so far forgot himself as to show scarcely even a wavering
interest in anything his hostess said. As the minutes ran by a hot
sensation of anger began to overcome him. A spot of red appeared on
each cheek.
Suddenly he got up.
"Signora, you will want to make the siesta. I must not keep you
longer."
"No, really; I love sitting out in the garden, and you will find the
glare of the sun intolerable if you go so early."
"On the sea there is always a breeze. Indeed, I must not detain you.
All our ladies sleep after the colazione until the bathing hour. Do
not you?"
"Yes, we lie down. But to-day--"
"You must not break the habit. It is a necessity. My boat will be
ready, and I must thank you for a delightful entertainment."
His round eyes were fierce, but he commanded his voice.
"A rive--"
"I will come with you to the house if you really will not stay a
little longer.


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