Alpha Book

"Were you going out
together?"
He shook hands with Orsino, avoiding his glance, as the young man
thought.
"No," answered Maria Consuelo briefly. "I was not going out."
"I am just going away," said Orsino by way of explanation, and he made
as though he would take his leave.
"Do not go yet," said Maria Consuelo. Her look made the words
imperative.
Spicca glanced from one to the other with a sort of submissive protest,
and then all three sat down. Orsino wondered what part he was expected
to play in the trio, and wished himself away in spite of the interest he
felt in the situation.
Maria Consuelo began to talk in a careless tone which reminded him of
his first meeting with her in Gouache's studio. She told Spicca that
Orsino had promised her his architect as a guide in her search for a
lodging.
"What sort of person is he?" inquired Spicca, evidently for the sake of
making conversation.
"Contini is a man of business," Orsino answered. "An odd fellow, full of
talent, and a musical genius.


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