One name caught his ear, that of Lieutenant Lorenzi.

Teresina explained that the Lieutenant had passed them on horseback not long before, had said he intended to call in the evening, and had sent his respects to Father.

Mother had at first meant to come with them to meet Father, but as it was so frightfully hot she had thought it better to stay at home with Marcolina.

As for Marcolina, she was still in bed when they left home.

When they came along the garden path they had pelted her with hazel nuts through the open window, or she would still be asleep.
"That's not Marcolina's way," said Olivo to his guest.