human
Oh, oh, I was lost, and so frightened I dared not move! I meant to come back in an hour, Guiseppe, truly I did, but it was dark, and I could not find my way.
gpt
I found your little girl last night, he said.
human
You see, she was sleeping by the sacred tomb of St.--
gpt
interrupted Guiseppe harshly.
human
Why didn't you kick her down the steps?
gpt
Guiseppe, for shame! The poor little dear!
human
Don't be hard on the child, begged the sexton.
gpt
She was tired and sleepy. I'd have let her sleep inside, but it's against the rules, so I had to put her out. _Poverina_,
human
Guiseppe took Pappina roughly by the arm as he continued:
gpt
I'm sick of your behavior. You must understand you are bound to me--to me. I paid money for you, and what do I get? Trouble, trouble, nothing else.
human
I know it, Guiseppe. I'm sorry, but this time I couldn't help it.
gpt
Fifteen miles to Sorrento. As near as I can find out, there'll be no money for us along the way,
human
There's Positano, said Marta,
gpt
So I have, fool that I am! Why didn't you speak of it before?