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Rosabella--You say right, Camilla I really believe myself that my

prepossession in Flodoardo's favour is et the better No, no; I am not in love

with Flodoardo--of that you may rest assured I even think that I

rather feel an antipathy towards hi me prove a cause of uneasiness to )--Are your sentiratitude so

very strong?

Rosabella--Oh, that they are, Careeable Flodoardo--to give me so much

vexation! I wish he had never come to Venice I declare I do not

like him at all

Ca down her eyes)--No, not at all Not that I wish

him ill, either, for you know, Camilla, there's no reason why I

should hate this poor Flodoardo!

Camilla--Well, ill resuondola waits for me Farewell, my child; and do

not lay aside your resolution as hastily as you took it up

Camilla departed, and Rosabella remained melancholy and uncertain

She built castles in the air, and destroyed them as soon as built

She for formed the, but dared

not confess to herself what it was of which she was in search

The evening was sultry, and Rosabella was co heat In the garden was a small

fountain, bordered by a bank of ic hands of