 At her destination, however, Lola soon sells the earrings herself to settle gambling debts and they are later purchased by an Italian baron, Fabrizio Donati (Vittorio De Sica), who is on his way to a high diplomatic post in Paris.Through a series of encounters, Donati becomes infatuated with Louise, later dancing with her long into the night at a ball.André's long absence "on maneuvers" facilitates the couple's affair.