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But when he is ready, you must not make him wait; he is the best

temper in the world, but that always makes him impatient and

noisy. Poor fellow, we must pity him, it is the effect of

temperament; in such moments he has respect to no one but the

head of the household; however, one day he will be the head; may

that day be far off! Quick, quick, signorina! You should have

been out of your nest before this."