beautiful are generally, and with a sigh realized that in accordance
with her principles, she must draw yet more tightly the lines of
isolation about her. Life already had but few pleasures, and even
this scanty list must be curtailed. Geraldi, convinced that his
poverty and comparative obscurity were the objections to him,
determined they should not long remain a barrier, and immediately on
the expiration of his engagement with Cartillos, departed for his
native land, determined not to see Teresa Zampieri again till he had
won a name worthy her acceptance. He mentioned his plans to no one,
however, but bidding farewell to his friends departed on his errand.
Time flew by, and Teresa was released from her engagement. Cartillos
begged earnestly that she would continue with him, but the young
girl told him just her sentiments regarding his conduct, and much as
he regretted his past error, it did not help the matter in the
least. Engagements from far and near poured in upon her, and the
only difficulty was, which to choose.

"Somewhat of contrast!" thought Teresa. "One short year ago, I
scarce knew where to lay my head. Heigho! Methinks my present
station elevated as it may appear-but what! is this foolish heart
forever crying more?" and the tears so seldom permitted to visit
those sad, dreamy eyes, now came unchecked. Her sorrow once
indulged, returned more and more often; so to divert her mind,
Teresa Zampieri visited distant countries, always avoiding Italy,
however, and journeyed and sang without cessation. This constant
exertion was too much for her to bear, and she was obliged to omit
singing entirely for several months, during which time she travelled
through many delightful places, and frequently recalled those days
in after years, as some of the happiest she had known. At the
expiration of her wanderings she returned to Havana refreshed, and