He looked earnestly at her, but she modestly made a movement to go.
"Are you in a great hurry?" said he.
"No, Signore," replied the girl, softly.
"Could you--a--a--would you be willing--to--to--walk a little part of the way with me, and--show me a very little part of the way--only a very little?"
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The girl seemed half to consent, but modestly hesitated, and a faint flush stole over her face.
"Ah do!" said Dick. He was desperate.
"It's my only chance," thought he.
The girl softly assented and walked on with him.