"Just think how he would act if you went and faced him!" "Then why not go and find Uncle Paolo ?" suggested the girl.

"He will know what is best to be done, and will help us, you may be sure.

Of course, he expected to see us before anything was done in the matter.
But I am not afraid to face papa all alone.

Besides, Tista is talking to him at this very minute.

I told him all he was to say, and he has so much courage!" "I wish I had as much," moaned the Signora Pandolfi, lapsing into hesitation.
"Come, mamma, I will decide for you," said Lucia.