Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-03
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Come here, said Carlo lnSfe -
one more thing you must see"
They followed the English tourists
and went out on to a little balcony
which hung right over the cliff, and
from which could be gained most
wonderful bird's-eye view Of Naples
The tourists went their way, but
Carlo fingered, looking with loving
eyes at that vast expanse of white
houses. with its lovely background OF
sea and mountain. Posilipo to the
right Castellamare and Sorrento to
the left, and out in the distance
scroz the blue waters. Capri, made
yet more beautiful by rainbow
which seemed TO span it. How Re
loved II ALI How lingeringly his eye
dwelt on the domes and minarets be-
low! how wonderful that vast, sub
dued roar of the city sounded in his
ears! To leave this place was, TO
him, as bitter as death.
Silently he walked back with the
child to the Palazzo Forti found that
to seek Enrico, that he might spe 1
his last evening with his friend Be
tween ten and eleven EnricO returned
with him, and the two made their way
together up the long staircase.
Il will come in and see your
friendly Englishman once more said
Enrioo. "and will say goodbye 10
your sister. If she has come back"
But Mia and her husband We're still
out, and Sardoni had gone TO the San
Carlino; Carlo however, fancying he
heard his voice In the sal,t, entered
quickly, receiving a severe shock
when he saw that Gomez was not, as
he had fancied talking TO the tenor.
Seated OF a table. facing the Spaniard,
was a man with high. rounded fore
head. from which the closely cut hair
receded so much that IN profile the ef-
feet was most curious. 80 large was
the expanse of pallid face. so small
the expanse of dark. silky waves.
The nose was hooked, the expression
very quiet. the eyes cold. but capable
of lighting up, for as soon as the
stranger became aware OF carlos
presence a CLEAN kindled In them, and
turning to Gomez. he said politely.
but with a smile which made Carlo
shudder. Pray Introduce me to my
rival. that / may have the plea IRE OF
eonTatulating him on his great sue.
cess.
Enrico wondered whether his friend
would refuse to be introduced to Com
eric For an instant Carlo seemed
startled out Of his presence Of mind,
and there was a perceptihle pause be-
fore he determined to ignore what he
really knew to Comerios discredlt,
and meet him. as far as was possible
Hike an ordinary stranger. For Nitas
sake he must control the anger which
the mere sight Of the fellow had stir
red mp IN his heart
Perhaps" said Gomez with his
usual stolid gravity. perhaps signol
Donati does not care to be introduced
20 so formidable a rival
The speech, which had been IN
tended 20 put Carlo In a still more
awkward predicament, signally failed
for with ready courtesy he seized il
and turned II to his advantage
AS rival decline to be intro
dneod TO Signor Comerio' he said in
the pleasantcst manner imaginable
There can be no question Of rivalry
between veteran and novice; but
rs a fellow artist am happy 70 make
his acquaintance
He bowed Generic. with hatred
In his heart and smile on his lips
bowed in reply; tho two men ex
changed a few remarks on musical
matters, and before long Concerto took
leave, owning himself beaten. There
was undoubtedly something in Dona.
It's importurable courtesy and fear.
less honesty which haiIled his malice
As Sardoni had remarked. however
Comerio was not man who could be
beaten with impunity he was man
who would have his revenge in the
end, even IL he had 10 nurse Il for
years and Carlo felt this as he parted
with him and understood why the
Engllshman had spoken so strongly
and had recommended caution His
foe was no mean antagonist, there
was no surrender" look about him.
sort Of indomitable persistence
stamped upon his pale face. and the
future looked to Carlo darkeC and
moro perplexing after that meeting
with his enemy
Enrico tried, without much success &.
to rouse him from hts depression. and
Carlo fully understanding his iuten.
tiou, tried hard 10 turn his thoughts
to other matters
Just AT the last he asked hesitat.
ing'y for the one thing upon which he
had set his heart.
You will sometimes SEQ the Brit.
tons he said his voice trembling
ever SO little. write and tell me
about It when YOU do amico milo"
OF course" said Errico. shortly
Then after musius for minute ever
the situation Madonna Sauussima,
IL makes mv mad 10 think hat both
You and Miss triuon should be sacri.
heed to such Heud as Comerio
Write long, write often pleaded
Carlo Tell nae everything ,be leas,
thing abou; her"