hunch of ostrich leathers. The Italian re ceived a sign to approach and scut himself on a cushion at her feet. The lady's conversation was enchanting, and With a hostess who did j the honors so graciously a week passed away. ' At the end of that time, "We must part, my beloved," she said, "my husband is about to return; we should be lost." "Madame," re- '- plied her guest, "I trust that your husband