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her, as Father Benedicta's exertions had been at present unsuccessful.
The Signora, who now crossed the court to remind them of the lateness of the hour, a circumstance that never occurred to them before, summoned her guests into the saloon, where a simple, but elegant, repast was prepared.
The conversation now became more animated, though less interesting, than before; and the Signora joined in it with much spirit and sentiment: she related many incidents concerning some of the most celebrated families in Italy, and displayed much wit and vivacity.
Enrîco insensibly became pleased with her, and, had not his attention been so entirely engrossed by the companion of his earliest days, she might have been a candidate for admiration.
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