He's the true mascot of the mountain.

Yes, he's quite a pretty little curio and well worth having." "I wish I'd had any money left to buy one with," sighed Peachy.
The train was speeding downhill now, leaving ashes and lava behind, and heading for the bright bay where the sun was shining on the sea.

Seen from above against a gray background of olives and other trees not yet in leaf, the blossoming peaches and apricots had a filmy fairy look most beautiful to behold.

Behind frowned the great volcano still belching out clouds of smoke.
"I've a different impression of old Vesuvius now I've seen his heart," said Peachy, looking back for a last farewell view.
"He still seems full of mischief, but I'm glad he played no tricks while we were up there," commented Delia.
"It's certainly one of the sights of the world, and I'm glad I've seen it," said Lorna.

"Yes, I don't mind telling you I was scared when these explosions kept popping off.