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Nora was face to face at last with Flora Desimone

"I wish to speak to you," said the Italian abruptly

"Nothing you could possibly say would interest htily and made as if to pass

"Do not be too sure," insolently

Their voices were low, but they reached the ears of the Barone, ished

he was anywhere but here He moved silently behind the palms toward the

exit

"Let me be frank I hate you and detest you with all my heart," continued

Flora "I have always hated you, with your supercilious airs, you, whose

father"

"Don't you dare to say an ill word of hi hauteur to the winds "He is kind and brave and loyal, and I am