«My throat is still red.»
«Yes, I see. Should you have to withdraw?»
«How did you guess?»
I performed the requested operation, but the lady was in no hurry to leave.
«If you're not from here, you must see the high country. And above all the cemetery.»
«Sure, I'll take that into account. Sign below.»
«You absolutely must visit our cemetery: it's beautiful!»
«If I have time, I won't miss it. Here are his 200 euros in pieces of 20, as he requested.»
The lady carefully recounted the 10 pieces.
«No kidding. He has to go to the cemetery.»
«Sooner or later I'll go there, but there's no rush.»
«Do you know who is buried there?»
«Your husband?» I gamble.
«In addition to my three poor husbands.»
She followed a long pause, which she had to convey the pain of multiple losses, then she ad
