For a long time they sat side by side in silence, each thinking his own thoughts.
"Is there anything you do not understand?" Lamberti asked at last.
"No," Guido answered thoughtfully. "I understand it all. It was rather a shock at first, but I am glad you have told me. Perhaps I do not quite understand why she wishes to see me."
"We both wish to be sure that you bear us no ill-will. I am sure she does, and I know that I do."
There was a pause again.
"Do you think I am that kind of friend?" Guido asked, with a little sadness. "After what you have done, too?"
"I am afraid my mere existence has broken up your life, after all," Lamberti answered.
"You must not think that. Please do not, my friend. There is only one thing that could hurt me now that it is all over."
"What is that?"
"I am not afraid that it will happen. You are not the kind of man to break her heart."