Carmella Commands
Maria following meekly, wondering what his mood was to be.
“Where did you learn?” he asked again.
“At the Hope House.”
“And you surprised Carmella?”
“Yes!”
“How long did it take you to learn?”
“I began five—six months ago.”
Tommaso suddenly threw himself back in his chair and slapped its broad arms with his heavy hands.
“By God! Then I learn.”
Maria slipped into his lap, and her husband’s arms crept around her. It was the first love scene they had had for many a year.
Out in the kitchen Carmella washed dishes and wiped them and wept.
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