Paolo. Yes. Now go and pack your bag.
Mario. Ah, that reminds me, I cannot go to-morrow.
Paolo. No!
Mario. The engineer Falchi has arrived. The day after to-morrow there is the meeting of the water-company.
Paolo. Send it to the devil.
Mario. I cannot, I am the president.
Paolo. It was arranged that we were to leave to-day. We put it off on your account.
Mario. How could it be helped? I had to sell the hay. It is now a question of three days, four at the most.
Paolo. Suppose Anna and I go meanwhile? The rent of the chalet started fifteen days ago. You can join us as soon as you are free.
Mario. If you think so—