The women ran down with cries of joy.

The men would have shouted and cheered, had not Polani held up his hand.
"The signoras have had more than enough excitement," he said.

"They are grateful to you for your goodwill and affection, but for the present they need quiet.

They may have more to go through today.

I pray you that no word, as to their return, be said outside the house.