“I expect he always enjoys himself when you are there.”

“Yes, of course,” the girl answered serenely. “He doesn’t say much, but I talk.”

Teresa was silent. Presently her sister began again.

“Teresa, Mary says that people who marry are sometimes very unhappy. She says you were unhappy.”

“Mary!” exclaimed Teresa angrily. “Mary says a great deal!”

“But were you?” Sylvia persisted. “Yes.”

The marchesa kept her face turned away.

“Why, I wonder? Did you love him?”

“Yes, at first.”

“Did he love you?”