"Where were you, Tullio?"
"I was out. I took a walk."
"Juliana is waiting for you."
"When do the nine days' prayers begin?"
"At six o'clock."
It was a quarter-past five. I had before me three-quarters of an hour. I must pay attention.
"I will go to her, mother."
After a few steps I called her back.
"Has not Federico returned?"
"No."