human
But why should you be imposed upon by them, if they don't amuse you?
gpt
Oh, it was the brother who amused me, and he amuses me still, replied she, with a _moue_, and a shrug of her pretty shoulders.
human
At least, I don't _think_ I shall be tired of him, when I see him again. He is a whirlwind; he carries a woman off her feet, before she knows what is happening, and we like that in a man, we Italians. We adore temperament. I was nice to the Baron and Baronessa for Paolo's sake. He had to go away from Milan, which is my real home, you know--(if I have a home anywhere)--to have a medal for his air-ship, and many honours and dinners given him in Paris; so, without stopping to think, I invited the Baron and Baronessa to visit me in Aix. Then they suggested that we should have a little tour first; and we are having it--_Dio mio_, so much the worse for me, till I met you! And now they make me feel like a naughty child.
gpt
Will Paolo come also to the villa?
human
He has engagements to last a fortnight still. Perhaps afterwards he may run out to Aix.
gpt
Innocentina and I---- he began. Then his eyes wandered to Gaetà, who stood with her friends at the other end of the hail. She was looking extremely pretty, and chose that instant to throw a quick glance at me, demanding sympathy for some _ennui_ or other caused by the Baronessa.
human
Oh, very well, he finished,