But upon arriving at Tina's tent he forgot his troubles, for he found there a neatly covered dish. It contained macaroni, meat, and salad. An ideal meal for an Italian boy!
Also, Anna had really left some torrone on the plate. Tony sighed with pleasure and began to eat. Good little Anna!
All day the little girl had been thinking of the beggar boy. However, she had kept her adventure a secret.
But, oh, Tony, beware! Anna is very young, and it is difficult for small children to keep secrets. Especially, when secrets are as interesting as you are!
This evening the weather was cooler. The moon did not shine. When Tony finished his dinner, he slipped under the window as he had done before. He hoped Anna's father would tell more stories of Italy.
Presently, he saw the family enter the room. They had dined. The mother took up her sewing. The father settled himself in his chair with a book.
Anna, with her dog, nestled down in his lap. Tony knew that now more stories were coming. He leaned against the side of the house.
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