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At length they withdrew to the Casino, which was fitted up with infinite

taste, and where a splendid banquet was prepared; but here Emily's

reserve made the Count perceive, that it was necessary for his interest

to win the favour of Madame Montoni, which, from the condescension she

had already shewn to hireat

difficulty He transferred, therefore, part of his attention from Emily

to her aunt, who felt too uise her eaged the esteeracious countenance relaxed into smiles, and to whatever he proposed

she assented He invited her, with the rest of the party, to take

coffee, in his box at the opera, on the following evening, and E anxiety, concerning theMadaondola was ordered, and E the Casino, she beheld the broad sun

rising out of the Adriatic, while St Mark's Place was yet croith

cohed heavily on her eyes, but now the fresh

sea-breeze revived her, and she would have quitted the scene with

regret, had not the Count been present, perfor the duty, which he

had i them home There they heard that

Montoni was not yet returned; and his wife, retiring in displeasure

to her apartue of further

attendance

Montoni ca lost

considerably at play, and, before he withdrew to rest, had a private

conference with Cavigni, whoseday, see to hi the day, had observed a