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"Signora?"
The sun shone full on his upturned face, showing to Hermione the
dogged look which sometimes came to it when anything startled him.
"I made you jump."
"No, Signora."
"But I did. What were you thinking about?"
"Nothing, Signora. Why are you not asleep?"
He spoke almost as if she injured him by being awake.
"I couldn't sleep to-day. What are you going to do this afternoon?"
"I don't know, Signora. Do you wish me to do anything for you?"
"Well--"
She had a wish to clear things up, to force her life, the lives of
those few she cared for, out of mystery into a clear light. She had a
desire to chastise thought by strong, bracing action.
"I rather want to send a note to Don Emilio."
"Si, Signora."
His voice did not sound pleased.
"It is too hot to row all the way to Naples. Couldn't you go to the
village and take the tram to the hotel--if I write the note?"
"If you like, Signora."
"Or would it be less bother to row as far as Mergellina, and take a
tram or carriage from there?
"I can do that, Signora.


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