"But I don't want to go," Pappina cried, running to her mother in whose apron she fairly buried her frightened little self.
"Su, su [Come, come]!" exclaimed Guiseppe. "There's many would be glad of your chance."
"Oh, signor," said Elisa, throwing her arm about her child, "let us have her one night more! She is tired. One night more! I will send her to you with Filippo in the morning."
Guiseppe shook his head.
"The bargain's closed. Quick, get her clothes, we must be off."
"She is ready as she stands," said Pietro, pointing to Pappina, who stood holding tightly to her mother.
"What, no clothes!" cried Guiseppe harshly.
Elisa looked angrily at him.
Guiseppe, anxious to get away, went to Pappina and rested his hand on her head with a show of tenderness.