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L'on fait plus souvent des trahisons par faiblesse que par un dessein forme de trahir. -- LA ROCHEFOUCAULD.
Fay's evening-party was a success. Her parties generally were. It was a small gathering, for as it was May but few of the residents had come down to the villas. Some of the guests had motored out from Rome. My impression is that Fay enjoyed the evening. She certainly enjoyed the brilliancy which excitement had momentarily added to her beauty.