Gheta

"Gheta," she called, low and urgently, "open at once!

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

Police spokeswoman Mirela Gheta said the 23-year-old Hardy had severe head injuries and was in a coma when he was admitted to the hospital.

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At the same time she had no intention of permitting Gheta any display of superiority here.

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

"What do you predict -- will Gheta take it, understand, or will she play the frozen princess?"

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

Gheta raised her chin; her lips bore the half-contemptuous expression that lately had become habitual; her eyes were half closed.

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

Gheta was gazing at her so crossly that she took a sip of Mantegazza's brandy; it burned her throat cruelly, but she concealed the choking with a smile of high bravado.

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

Lavinia deliberately shut her eyes to the fact that this last became her principal reason for wishing to see Gheta.

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

"If I know Gheta, she'll take it," Lavinia promptly replied.

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

But he had been tremendously stirred by Gheta, who was never touched by such emotions.

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

It was again late afternoon, the daily procession was returning from the Cascine, and Gheta was at the window, looking coldly down.

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917