This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 Excerpt: ... to the house. Let them say what they That is, to win the last prize in a regatta, which is a little pig. M please--he is like a father to me, that old man; and it's out of charity that he helps me. And he has promised to get me a husband, too; but if he doesn't pick Pasqualino, I won't marry at all. And there is ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 Excerpt: ... to the house. Let them say what they That is, to win the last prize in a regatta, which is a little pig. M please--he is like a father to me, that old man; and it's out of charity that he helps me. And he has promised to get me a husband, too; but if he doesn't pick Pasqualino, I won't marry at all. And there is Pasqualino, blessings on him! His dear funny face, his dear little figure! SCENE SIX (bettina, and Pasqualino in a Venetian cloak.) Pasqualino. There she is--always in the loggia showing herself to every one. Bettina. Look you, what manners! I was here for you, my dear boy. You can't say you've seen me talking to anybody. Pasqualino. I don't like you to sit on the loggia; it's too common. Bettina. But then if you passed I shouldn't see you. Pasqualino. When I pass, I'll knock. Don't put me in a temper. Bettina. Don't get in a temper. I'll do what you say. Pasqualino. But to-day will you keep me standing here? Bettina. What do you want? Pasqualino. To be allowed to come in. Bettina. Oh, you can't come into the house. Pasqualino. No? Why? Bettina. Good girls don't receive lovers in the house. Pasqualino. What a fib! Why, Tonina lets into her house as many as care to come. Bettina. If they do wrong, so much the worse for them. But I'm a good girl. Pasqualino. When may I, then? Bettina. When you've given me the token. Pasqualino. I'll give it you here and now. Bettina. Have you asked for me yet? Pasqualino. Why, no--you've neither father nor mother. Bettina. Still, I've a married sister. She stands in the place of a mother to me. Pasqualino. Very well, I'll speak with her. Bettina. Do as you please, but listen: you'll have to tell Si'or Pantalone too. Pasqualino. What has that old man to do with it? Is he your uncle? Bettina. He is my benefactor who's ...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
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Very Good in Poor jacket. 6 x 9. Signed by Author(s) Hard Cover. Very Good/Poor. Limited/Numbered. 6 x 9. Printed at Curwen Press for Cecil Palmer. This copy is #114 of 500 and is signed by Palmer. DJ is missing spine and in parts, but is there and it protected the book. Cloth and board exterior w/paper title label on spine. Interior is unmarked, tight and clean. Frontis engraving of Goldini. Edited by Clifford Bax. The plays were written in the late 1700's.
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