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No one noticed him Had he attracted attention, his friends would have

supposed that, like the other Italians, he had been moved by the chant of

his compatriot

Turchi soon roused himself Like a man who has taken a sudden resolution,

he walked up to Geronimo, smiled pleasantly, and threw his arms around his

neck

"Thanks, thanks, Geroni me additional cause to be proud ofhim, he also whispered: "Geronio to the

garden presently; try to followsaid these words, he fell back as if to er,

the rich banker, ished to offer his congratulations

The servants reappeared in the hall ines and various delicacies

Master Christian was tuning his violin The guests, informed that this

excellent artist was about to entertain them with his wonderful skill,

drew near the piano

Geronimo, perplexed by the words of Siht an opportunity to speak to him alone He saw him leave the room,

and as the entrance of the servants with refreshuests to approach Master Christian, had caused a stir a arden, situated in the rear of the house, although not large, was