'Well, there is no harm in that,' said Vittoria, indifferently, being again reassured.
'Certainly not. I wish I had the talent and the interest in it to do it myself. I believe that the chief real wickedness is doing nothing at all.'
'Sloth is one of the capital sins,' observed Vittoria, who knew the names of all seven.
'It is also the most tiresome sin imaginable, especially when one is condemned to it for life, as I am.'
The young girl looked at him anxiously, and there was a little pause.
'What do you mean?' she asked. 'No one is obliged to be idle.'
'Will you find me an occupation?' Orsino asked in his turn, and with some bitterness. 'I shall be gratified.'
'Is not doing good an occupation? I am sure that there must be plenty of opportunities for that.'
She felt more sure of herself when upon such ground. Orsino did not smile.
'Yes. It might take up a man's whole life, but it is not a career—'