Go back at once, and never think of going to the laboratory while Zorzi is there.

Do you hear ?" "Yes.

Come, Nella," she added, taking her serving-woman by the arm.
Before Giovanni realised what she was going to do, she was walking quickly across the wooden bridge towards the glass-house, holding Nella's sleeve, to keep her from lagging, and Nella trotted beside her mistress like a frightened lamb, led by a string.

Giovanni did not attempt to follow at first, for he was utterly nonplussed by his sister's behaviour.

He rarely knew what to do when any one openly defied him.