8/17 Augusta, if you have had enough of the Bay of Naples and the moon, I might remind you of the buried city of Pompeii, which is on for to-morrow. It's a good long way out, and you'll want all your powers of endurance. I'm going down to have a smoke, and a look at the humorous publications of Italy. There's no sort of sociability about these hotels, but the head _portier_ knows a little English." "I suppose I had better retire," momma admitted, "though I sometimes wish Mr.Wick wasn't so careful of my nervous system. Delicious scene, good-night." And she too left us. |