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THE spring was fading into summer warmth. A buzz of mosquitoes roused Sir Anthony from placid dreams of the stones of Venice and long blissful hours amidst the storied treasures of ancient palazzos. There was heat, there were odours; above all, there were mosquitoes. It was time to issue marching orders.
The girls pleaded for one week more--only one. They might never come to this enchanted city again, and its spell was strong upon them. He laughed, and grumbled, and agreed, on condition they should go straight to Switzerland. No more dallying. He knew Italy in summer-time. Burning skies, chill nights, drought, stench, flies, and other horrors. The romance would turn to prose. Best leave it while, as yet, it was romance.