“Too much! I so easily get excited, you know.”
“Well, how much?” asked Sophia, impatiently.
The handsome Italian replied with a smile—
“Nothing at all, cara; I had the money!”
“Who gave it you?”
“Lichtenbach. I was obliged to accustom him to my little fancies. When he becomes my father-in-law I shall appeal to him rather often.”
“Take care. He may tire.”
“He will not be allowed to do so.”
“His resources are not inexhaustible.”
“You are jesting. I am well acquainted with the source of his wealth.”