Pagnoltheir house, Yes, they may return. Marius and Luc were discussing port affairs in the quayside office when they were interrupted by a knock at the door. Jean Pagnol entered.
“Good day, Magistrate and Luc. I won’t detain you long from your work.” Then, looking directly at the Justice, he said, “But I owe you a debt of gratitude. I’ve received notice from the Pope’s officials to the effect that I, my brother, and partner, Bruno, may open our warehouses and, after many long months barely surviving on our boat, have permission to return to our dwelling within the walls. Without your intervention, all this would not have been possible.”
“I spoke up in your favour, quite simply, Jean, because you made a mistake but saw the error of your ways. Anyone deserves a second chance.”
“I’m a man
