Lock your door at night.

If you will not leave the house, that is all you can do." He shook his head thoughtfully.
It was true Italian advice--against poison and smothering.

Veronica smiled, even in her sadness.
"I have no fear," she said.

"Let us say no more about it.

Can I do anything for the people at Muro ?" she asked, by way of preparing to send him away.
"The people at Muro--the people at Muro," he repeated dreamily.