Upon being reassured a look of relief flashed across his face.

Noemi smiled at this, and he, noticing her smile, was greatly embarrassed.

The others smiled also, but no one spoke.

Giovanni was the first to break the silence.

Surely Don Clemente was, like themselves, on his way to Jenne?
Perhaps he was going there for the same purpose, to see the same person, the gardener, eh?
the gardener of that famous evening?
Ah! Don Clemente, Don Clemente! Yes, Don Clemente was also going to Jenne, was going to see Benedetto.