19/25 Yes, there are ruins that interest, if one is educated. And, there is misery, misery! Italy is a poor country, poor, poor, poor, poor." He intoned the words as if speaking his own language. "And poverty is the worst thing in the world. You make an illusion for yourself, Miss Hannaford. For a holiday when one's rich, yes, Italy is not bad--though there is fever, and there are thieves--oh, thieves! Of course The man who is poor will steal--_ecco_! It amuses me, when the English talk of Italy." "But you are proud of--of your memories ?" "Memories!" Mr.Florio laughed a whole melody. |