Book Excerpt: ._) See, here is the turquoise bracelet I hadfrom you the second time you passed. I wear it always--secretly.GUIDOThat is wise, for the turquoise is a talisman. They say that the womanwho wears a turquoise is thereby assured of marrying the person whom sheprefers.GRACIOSAI do not know about that, nor do I expect to have much choice as to whatrich nobleman marries me, but I know that I love this bracelet--GUIDOIn fact, they are handsome stones.GRACIOSABecause it reminds me constantly of the hours which I have spent herewith my lute--GUIDOOh, with your lute!GRACIOSAAnd with your pack of lovely jewels--GUIDOYes, to be sure! with my jewels.GRACIOSAAnd with you.GUIDOThere is again my gracious lady. Now, in reward for that, you shallfeast your eyes.GRACIOSA(_All eagerness._) And what have you to-day?_GUIDO opens his pack. She bends above it with hands outstretched._GUIDO(_Taking out a necklace._) For one thing, pearls, black pearls, set witha clasp oRead More