He still seemed upset about the robbery.
As she began to eat the omelet, he said, “Do you think Tony did wrong-a thing last night? I only try to make Signora happy. She want me treat all-a guests very well, and that is what Tony always do.”
“I’m sure you didn’t know the man was dangerous,” Jade said.
“No!” Tony said emphatically. “How could I know this? He old, he walk with a stick, he look ill... how I know he was bandito?”
“It wasn’t your fault, Tony.”
He looked greatly relieved by this. “Thank you, signora. I hope you tell Signora this - she listen to you, she like you very much.”
“I told her already.”
“Grazie!” Tony gushed. “Grazie, signora!”
* * *
Just before ten, the chauffeur let her out at the entrance to the DayPrinto main building.
As Jade got out of the Rolls, she chec
