Mux had seen her peculiarity immediately and had remarked upon it.

And now Agnes would be there, too.
That Agnes, as well as the proud-looking Nika, had a secret sorrow made Cornelli feel as if there were a bond between them.

This gave her a little courage to follow Dino's mother, who was waiting in the doorway.

When Cornelli entered Agnes was standing, full of expectation, in the middle of the room.

Going up to the visitor, she shook her hand.
"I am so glad you came, Cornelli," she said with animation.