The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-23
MRS. JOHN
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that is world renowned in the nobility
 was only repeating things that Faconf had said to me, but I believed them and papa looked at me with interest. Then suddenly there was bril- there with it's twinkng lights and harmonious coIors Iknew that tears alone could send back such shining image. Perhaps the eloquence with which pleaded revealed my feelings for FaIcont
 , Papa pa. scot soothed e M throwing my arms about his neck
 He patted my shoulder with little rhythmic gez- ture though he wished were child again "Cyn- thia" ' he ;, said, q want you to be happy
 princess. But there princes in America Dong blame then What am to doF' aee%
 WASHINGTON, February 20th.-Ifs all arranged. We sail tomorrow and T. via the MediterraD9au- We're going direct from Genoa Rome Mrs. Leigh- and his wife. will be to meet them to go out in that smart set but my thoughts fixed else
 GRArD HOTEL, ROME, April ethz we've heard from mamma and I had tea with the Countess Buoncita- She has one of the oldest titles in Rome Oh, whatia palace she lives inl It is dream; room after with vaulted. frescoed ceilings, high damasked walls hung with family portraits and such splendid
 GRAND HOTEL. ROME April 7th.-rve spent two Francesca Tivol. He for in his auto mobile after lunch and mamma seemed to think it was all right I should go with him alone.
 We wandered together in those silent gardens and talked to about places the country, He has several it ancestral estates Bnd he described to me the most attractive.
 f 1 the all ea apPeag & 5o eee5 9 With e oeo o that is full of eloquence for those who hear those terraces that in such setting of tradition arstocratic obligations could find outlet for the faculties which my education has cultivated 1n me and that, with such man at my side, could De
 I think Francesca shared my peaceful eontentment at that moment, though he said nothing to me He didn't even talk of love--pernaps because be could longer speak of love in general
 I have been thinking over our afternoon together
 decided that in life loves most the American men don't dare need us r We are no good for everyday in country because ou7 have made by their mistaken idolatry5 objet4
 woman will remain more attached to thief who has need of her than to the most honest man Whc want husbands to be thieves-it doesn't near that I don't feel, brought up as I have been. though I could be of any earthly to American Falconi acts though I could be help to him l bring sort of freshness a and f ae m likes, and yet have the same tastes the same in
 When all is said done, while it may sound very say 'ny face is fortune inc real life being paid for isn't so enchanting M9nfy th our 6o the days of Louis XIII man could take money and honor were dearer than gold in those happy times Now it considered deadly calculating for a his wife, whom he confers his title to have five cents with which to renew her rousseau
 All these are the arguments Tam prepared to bring before papa In my heart of hearts teeFe e IS Pae @ FaIconi. care for him more than for anyone else
 GRAND HOTEL ROME April 25th.-FaIconi has asked me to marry him. We were down in the gardens of hR marble temple of the Yestal Virgins There he spoke to
 was not mistaken He loves me in the way I Ionged to be loved. He needs me in his life, in his dream, as his "dear comprehension"
 am so happy. said that from the moment he he knew that he cared Tor me ana that HIS attachment would be eternal
 An what charm love has! When he talks to me all that my wOmans mind is silent, and see and believe only what is true, and lasting and while I feel certain dependence upon brans cesco certain restriction to freedom, already which is sweeter than all the liberty I knew.
 I don't care to torment him most American girls do their sweethearts, because he knows more than do about everything and respect him. This evening he is coming to talk with mamma.
 Iidnight.-Namma had all sorts of objections to oppose to the duke (after letting go around with him everyvhere). They proved feeble She protested about the idIeness of the foreigner.
 sNo doubt' the duke said there are plenty or oroken-down noblemen in Italy fortune hunting. But we are all that sort.
 Then he spoke of his various castles and mamma was rather surprised
 "Of course" she said "I have always supposed, md 70 Cynthia's father, that she would marry nan in active business, with some occupation.'
 The duke had brought with him jewel In f there FalcOni ducaI crown in diamonds. relvet box his long, slender fingers he turned it ,ver and over, this prncely tiara.
 Shall I give up my title'' he asked. Then he ooked a Shall become American business In answer bowed my head, and he placed upon cOronet. I've got 1t write. ] love he weight of it.
 Mamma gave consent, and now must write O papa that his daughter wants blessing, is become duchess before the world and queen ' heart Of the man she loves