Guiseppe apparently was really enjoying Pappina's happiness. He looked pleased when she smiled into his face, patted his sleeve, pulled his coat or squeezed his big hand, always willing to sing and do his bidding.
It was a good day for them all. It passed only too quickly for Pappina, who did not wish to go home, and begged to stay to see the lights and hear the band. She gave in sweetly when she was refused, however, and was taken home and put to bed, too tired after the exciting day to think once of the loved ones in San Lucia.
CHAPTER III
Feste Day in Naples
Italy, the land of sunshine! Its hills and valleys, churches and palaces are famous for their historic treasures. But when the sightseers arrive to view this birthplace of history they are annoyed on every hand by hoards of lazzaroni (beggars). Every one seems hungry for money.
Now that Guiseppe had possession of Pappina he felt himself in a fair way to appease his hunger, for, with all the poverty surrounding the splendid churches and palaces, the people of Italy are joyous and mirthloving, and give freely to those who amuse them.
For a couple of weeks after securing control of Pappina, Guiseppe reaped a harvest such as had never before been his fortune, while Pappina was having the very gayest time of her little life.
Every day she was quite as eager as Guiseppe to set forth, although they were in search of different things—Pappina coveting the smiles and applause of the lords and ladies who seemed to her like beings from another world, Guiseppe eager for gold.