'Well?'
'Was caught red-handed cheating at cards.'
Sperelli retained his self-command, although some of the men were looking at him with a certain malicious curiosity.
'How was that?'
'Galeazzo was there and was playing at the same table.'
Secinaro proceeded to give him the details.
Andrea did not affect indifference, he listened with a grave and attentive air. At the end of the story, he said, 'I am extremely sorry to hear it.'
After remaining a minute or two longer with the group, he bowed and passed on.
'Which way are you going?' asked Secinaro.
'I am going home.'