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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1863. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER FV. BANISHED KROM EDEN. An obvious effect of the kindness which had been interchanged between Signor Onofrio and Vincenzo during their respective illnesses, was a fresh growth of friendship and intimacy, which made each more desirous of the company of the other--a desire, however, not so easily realized, considering the unintermitting occupations of both, which left them but little leisure for visits. Onofrio had more than once urged Vincenzo, since the latter's return to Turin, to come and live with him; a very tempting proposal to the student, which he had, however, bravely withstood, out of good will, or, we might say, compassion, to Signor Francesco and Co. whose circumstances were just then at the lowest ebb. But, when Signor Francesco's establishment went to the dogs--which it did in the beginning of that year 1853, owing, of course, to the unjust denial of the indemnity he was entitled to from the Jesuits--well, when the concern was finally given up, Vincenzo Vol. n. E willingly accepted of his friend's hospitality, and went to live with him on the same pecuniary terms on which he had lived at the boarding-house. Signor Onofrio's apartment consisted of four clean and airy rooms on the fourth storey, having a fine prospect of the Po and the smiling hills that look over the river from the south. The elderly gentleman allowed himself the luxury of an old female servant, who cooked, and arranged the rooms, spending the rest of her time in sorting and combining numbers for the lottery. Vincenzo had not been quite two months with Signor Onofrio, when he received a letter which set his head working like a windmill. It was from the Signor Awocato, and said briefly :-- "If not absolutely impossible, pray start on the receipt of this, and come to me. I have...
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