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'Iyou will be more explicit, sir; as that subject?' 'What could it be, but the noble offer of Count Morano,' said Montoni 'Then, sir, we entirely misunderstood each other,' replied Emily 'We entirely misunderstood each other too, I suppose,' rejoined Montoni,

'in the conversation which preceded the writing of that note? I enious at this sa'

Emily tried to restrain the tears that ca firmness 'Allow me, sir, to explain myself fully, or to

be wholly silent' 'The explanation may now be dispensed with; it is anticipated If Count

Morano still thinks one necessary, I will give hied your intention since our last conversation; and, if he

can have patience and huh to wait till to-ain: but as I have neither the patience or

the humility, which you expect from a lover, I warn you of the effect of

my displeasure!' 'Montoni, you are too precipitate,' said the Count, who had listened

to this conversation in extrenora, I

entreat your own explanation of this affair!'

'Signor Montoni has said justly,' replied Emily, 'that all explanation

may now be dispensed with; after what has passed I cannot suffer ive one It is sufficient for me, and for you, sir, that I repeat my