36Still a glimmer of hope took over my father's conscience when he returned to Naples, after the liberation of Rome by the Allies. A lot of "Clubs" had been created by the Allies in Naples and they were headed by almost all the officers for their needs and also for large receptions and dancing parties, both day and night, until late at night. The winners enjoyed themselves, giving themselves to the "crazy joy" but, at the same time, they also gave job opportunities to the needy.
My father, very popular in the hotel business, was among the first to be hired, also because he spoke very well English, following his long stay in England. At first he became director of the Club Headquarters Army Air Force Service and Command Mediterranean Theatre Operation and then of the American Red Cross Clu
