36/79 He insisted upon seeing him, notwithstanding the Professor's opposition. He told him he wished to greet at least some of his friends of the Catacombs. Di Leyni knew of this desire, for Selva had mentioned it to him. He could announce to Benedetto that they were to meet at Villa Mayda about one o'clock. The nursing sister who had come shortly before to relieve her companion indiscreetly remarked that many of the common people were asking for news. |