Faust
"It's better, signore. The infection is gone and she's back on her feet."
"I'm glad to hear that. Let me know if she needs anything else."
—Thank you for sending the doctor, Signore. We are very grateful to you and your family.
I patted him on the back. "No need to thank me. Unless she wants to send some sfogliatella. Don't tell Zia, but your wife makes the best I've ever tasted."
Adelmo nodded with a wide smile. "Of course, Signore Ravazzani. It would be our pleasure. I'm going home to riposo anyway."
Most of the estate's employees would return home between one and four o'clock during these hot summer months for a quick snack. Then they'd return and work until after sunset.
"Give her my regards," I said as I walked away.
The stables weren't far from the bar
