Chapter
1 I | Eliza Vanni saved a child, Luigi.~But I myself bound him
2 I | discover whether, indeed, Luigi Porta is alive."~ ~Bonaparte
3 III| learned that his name was Luigi. Before separating, it~was
4 III| temptation of looking at Luigi through the~crevice of the
5 III| means of~communication with Luigi she lived in the studio
6 III| she nevertheless~urged Luigi to submit himself to the
7 III| friendship of Ginevra for Luigi and that~of Luigi for Ginevra
8 III| Ginevra for Luigi and that~of Luigi for Ginevra made more progress
9 III| able, therefore, to study Luigi, to know him;~and before
10 III| girl, who was~older than Luigi, found a charm in being
11 III| the graces of adolescence. Luigi, on his side, felt an unspeakable~
12 III| heard the accustomed signal. Luigi~scratched with a pin on
13 III| door; but as she did so Luigi caught sight of the little
14 III| told their mothers that Luigi~was shut up here, and that
15 III| fingers above his head. Luigi, who had~heard part of the
16 III| you!"~ ~The artist took Luigi's hand and that of Ginevra,
17 III| bound together~in love."~ ~Luigi pressed the hand of his
18 III| merrily. Ginevra pressed Luigi's~hand in a strong clasp,
19 III| movement of her head. "Monsieur Luigi," she added, turning to~
20 III| tacit' pardon for~Captain Luigi, for, of course, they will
21 IV | to obtain admission for Luigi; but her~father, also jesting,
22 IV | s mind both~her love for Luigi and the idea of an approaching
23 IV | coming home on the arm of her Luigi.~The officer came out of
24 IV | crowned with complete success. Luigi's name was~replaced upon
25 IV | cast a sidelong glance at Luigi, and said, in a~sardonic
26 IV | Legion of honor," replied Luigi, timidly, still~standing.~ ~
27 IV | was my sister."~ ~"Are you Luigi Porta?" asked the old man.~ ~ ~"
28 IV | with a sort of horror.~ ~ ~Luigi Porta, bewildered, looked
29 IV | what have I said?" asked Luigi Porta.~ ~"My father," she
30 IV | Are we in vendetta?" asked Luigi, trembling.~ ~"Yes. I have
31 IV | I do not know," replied Luigi. "I was taken to Genoa when
32 IV | And he advised me to take~Luigi as my surname, and so evade
33 IV | evade them."~ ~"Go, go, Luigi!" cried Ginevra. "No, stay;
34 IV | sort of pride:--~ ~"Oh, Luigi, our love must be pure and
35 IV | our lives, will it not?"~ ~Luigi answered by a smile, and
36 IV | have you reflected that Luigi is the~son of the man who
37 IV | and more~than life. To see Luigi is a happiness without which
38 IV | without which I cannot live.~Luigi has revealed to me the world
39 IV | never any so melodious! Luigi loves~me; he will be my
40 IV | months I shall be the wife of Luigi Porta. You are a~tyrant,
41 IV | soon found means to inform Luigi~Porta of her father's severity.
42 IV | marriage with Monsieur Luigi Porta."~ ~This speech, pedantically
43 IV | at this moment; give me Luigi! I ask for your consent
44 IV | herself before her father. My Luigi,~give me my Luigi, or I
45 IV | father. My Luigi,~give me my Luigi, or I die!"~ ~The violent
46 IV | he said. "The wife of Luigi Porta cannot be a Piombo.
47 IV | silently put her out.~ ~"Luigi!" cried Ginevra, entering
48 IV | lodging of her lover,--"my~Luigi, we have no other fortune
49 V | law for her marriage to Luigi.~ ~Here began for her that
50 V | that was~nearest to that of Luigi. The son of the Portas passed
51 V | accomplish this wish, when Luigi entered. At~the mere sight
52 V | While she~was dressing, Luigi fetched the witnesses necessary
53 V | was under obligations to Luigi, contracted on the~battlefield,
54 V | friend, and all four, with Luigi,~came to escort the bride.
55 V | service they were rendering to Luigi but a~simple matter of business,
56 V | s office being near by, Luigi and Ginevra,~followed by
57 V | Ginevra sat down beside Luigi at the end of a long bench;
58 V | within her; she pressed~Luigi's arm, and gave him a look.
59 V | silver~watch in his fob.~ ~Luigi and Ginevra, sitting pressed
60 V | visible; that of Ginevra and Luigi~was buried in their bosom.
61 V | a~dog, calling Monsieur Luigi da Porta and Mademoiselle
62 V | sumptuous. Ginevra~rose, took Luigi's arm, and advanced firmly,
63 V | refuge only in the~eyes of Luigi from the cold and dreary
64 V | with their witnesses, duly, Luigi and Ginevra were made one.
65 V | tenderness, my Ginevra?" said Luigi.~ ~At these words, said
66 V | of~feeling that delighted Luigi.~ ~A sense of accomplished
67 V | hold above the heads of~Luigi and Ginevra the symbol of
68 V | braver soldier than Colonel Luigi. If the whole army had behaved
69 V | hearty shakings of hand; Luigi thanked his landlord.~ ~"
70 V | loves you!" said Ginevra.~ ~Luigi now hurried his bride to
71 V | the door closed~upon them, Luigi took his wife in his arms,
72 V | left a large study which Luigi had~arranged for his wife;
73 V | again and~again to thank Luigi, for there was something
74 V | down upon a divan,~drew Luigi to her side, and said, in
75 V | said Ginevra, to whom Luigi had made a mystery~of the
76 V | Oh! come away," said Luigi, smiling.~ ~"But I wish
77 V | back pay is there," replied Luigi. "I have mortgaged~it to
78 V | charming, and--it~is ours!"~ ~Luigi looked at her with such
79 V | the roof, was a study for Luigi, a~kitchen, and a servant'
80 V | charm of their own passion. Luigi lay for hours at the feet
81 V | caressed the hair of her Luigi,~never weary of gazing at
82 V | reposes,~and oriental ardor. Luigi and Ginevra comprehended
83 V | among the picture-dealers.~Luigi, on his side, sought long
84 V | complaint. She appeared to her Luigi with a~smile upon her lips
85 V | heart that she worked for Luigi, and Luigi~the same for
86 V | she worked for Luigi, and Luigi~the same for Ginevra.~ ~
87 VI | than herself. However, as Luigi and Ginevra had laid by
88 VI | the winter of that year Luigi worked without~intermission.
89 VI | like weeping as she~watched Luigi's worn and suffering face,
90 VI | redoubled her caresses;~and Luigi, keeping his dark forebodings
91 VI | Ginevra woke and missed Luigi from her side. She rose
92 VI | working in his study~at night. Luigi was now in the habit of
93 VI | pretended to sleep. Presently Luigi~returned, overcome with
94 VI | tears. She would imitate Luigi. That same day she~went
95 VI | feigned sleep, and~left it,--Luigi, as soon as he thought his
96 VI | he had gone.~ ~One night Luigi, burning with a sort of
97 VI | She is cold!" cried Luigi, in despair. "Wrap your
98 VI | Yes, in heaven," replied Luigi, with a bitter smile. "Oh,
99 VI | strength of the young wife. Luigi~borrowed money to meet the
100 VI | for that young misery; and Luigi had no~courage to smile
101 VI | new difficulty," continued Luigi, in a tone of~terror.~ ~
102 VI | of~terror.~ ~Another day Luigi took Ginevra's pictures,
103 VI | still, when she saw on Luigi's~lips a smile of surprise
104 VI | I? I have dined, dear Luigi; I want nothing more."~ ~
105 VI | had deprived herself.~ ~Luigi kissed her, with one of
106 VI | heart to heart. The hapless Luigi,~comprehending suddenly
107 VI | I--"~ ~The officer gave Luigi a sum on account of that
108 VI | mother opened her eyes, met Luigi's look,~and smiled; but
109 VI | s look,~and smiled; but Luigi himself gave a cry of horror;
110 VI | dreadful voice:--~ ~"The child, Luigi, he is cold!"~ ~She looked
111 VI | little Bartolomeo was dead.~Luigi took his wife in his arms,
112 VI | from a feeling of pride.~ ~Luigi had cast his gold upon the
113 VI | my angel! be calm," said Luigi, kissing her; "our good
114 VI | coming back to us."~ ~"My Luigi," she said, looking at him
115 VI | to be paid for.~Yes, my Luigi, be comforted. I have been
116 VI | you cannot die!" cried Luigi. "The doctor is coming.
117 VI | of earth. She knew that Luigi was there, for she clasped~
118 VI | lightning had~blasted them.~ ~Luigi no longer stood before them.~ ~"
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