As long as he could not have his new friend's whole attention, he preferred to find out what was being prepared for dinner in the kitchen.
Now the mother entered the room.
"I have hardly seen you yet, dear child," she said, taking Cornelli's hand, "but I thought I would leave you and Dino undisturbed for a little while.

You must have many things to talk over about your experiences and friends in Iller-Stream.

Dino has looked forward so much to your visit.

Please come to lunch now.

Dino has to sleep a little while afterwards, and then you can go back to him again, if you wish." A difficult moment had now come for Cornelli.