“Goodbye, Signor Maggiore .”

“Goodbye. They talk about an Austrian offensive but I don’t believe it. I hope not. But anyway it won’t be here. Gino will tell you everything. The telephone works well now.”

“I’ll call regularly.”

“Please do. Good night. Don’t let Rinaldi drink so much brandy.”

“I’ll try not to.”

“Good night, priest.”

“Good night, Signor Maggiore .”

He went off into his office.