"Richard gathered them for us," added Ellen. "He is a brother worth having."
"Marion and I didn't see any like them," said Katie.
CHAPTER XVI
A CHANGE IN MARION
It was the evening of Constitution Day, the Italian Fourth of July.
Aunt Caroline and Irma, seated in the doorway of the hotel, watched the passing crowd. On the Arno in front of the house, not far from the Ponte Vecchio, were several boats decorated with flags and paper lanterns. There was also a large float, and the voluble porter explained that a chorus was to be stationed there during the evening to sing.
"Where is Marion?" asked Uncle Jim.
"He has walked to the Cascine with Katie and Richard and Ellen. I wished to stay with Aunt Caroline," replied Irma.