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 32 But in the entrance Petronius put his hand on Vinicius’s shoulder, and said,—

“Wait; it seems to me that I have discovered a method.”

“May all the gods reward thee!”

“I have it! I judge that this plan is infallible. Knowest what, Marcus?”

“I listen to thee, my wisdom.”

“Well, in a few days the divine Lygia will partake of the grain of Demeter in thy house.”

“Thou art greater than Cæsar!” exclaimed Vinicius, with enthusiasm.