Understanding It AllI left Antonina and walked slowly to my car, recalling her words.
She had discovered some information that she felt would be important for my grandfather but, after delivering it to him, she was terrified at the way he received it. Then, when he was found dead the next day, she too feared for her life. She maintained her composure and continued with her normal routine until I showed an interest in proving the death to be a murder. The renewed interest of the police was the final straw, and she hid herself as protection against the person who killed my grandfather.
When I arrived at the Castello, I walked straight up to the wine library, walked across the room, and opened the window, then sat down at the desk at the far end of the room. I contemplated the telephone for
