Perhaps he is in the library studying with Don Clemente, or perhaps he is in the church." The library, which runs across the narrow lane, communicates directly with the kitchen-garden.
"There he is now!" the old man exclaimed.
Jeanne started to her feet.

The door leading from the library to the garden opened slowly.

Instead of Piero, Noemi appeared, followed by the big monk.

Noemi perceived her friend among the olives, and stopped suddenly, greatly surprised.

Jeanne in the garden?
Was it possible that--?
No, the old man beside her could not be Maironi, and there was no one else with her.