Chapter 161

• "Who's Niccolo?" I asked, suddenly feeling a slight apprehension, though I had never heard the name before. But her expression told me I probably wouldn't like what I was about to hear.
• "Papa said he is the man I am to marry," she stated. "It was his wish for us many years ago now. But I have waited," she added to that. "Anyway, he will be here too... he always comes to these."
• "What a surprise," I said just under my breath. "And so? I take it you're still waiting?"