Uncle Philip, who was free now, let Salo get down and introduced him to the children.
Salo had a friendly greeting for every one and his eyes sparkled gaily when he shook their hands.

His whole appearance was so attractive and engaging that the children immediately took a liking to him.

With lively gestures they surrounded him like an old acquaintance, so that Salo quickly felt that he had come among good friends.

Even the reserved Bruno, whom nobody had ever been able to approach, linked Salo's arm confidentially in his in order to conduct the guest into the house.
Here Bruno sat down beside Salo and the two were immediately immersed in the most eager conversation.

Mea, Kurt and Lippo were hunting everywhere for their mother, for they had not the faintest idea where she had gone.
When Uncle Philip came back, he called them together and told them where their mother was and what she wished them to know through him.