From lesser-known book by John Fante. A story for children who, as often happens, talk to everyone. Especially to "large".
[...] - We want you to know that our wages are not important patron. We will have a good harvest, e. ..
- Why all these stories, Roberto?
- do not have to sell the bull for us ... the hacienda -. The missing words and slammed his hat on one leg. - We want to tell you, whatever you do, you can count on us.
This demonstration of loyalty Don Francisco left speechless. All that was able to do was look at the faces of those workers and their smile with gratitude noticed. Then entered the house.
At the time Carlos was closing the doors of the library and Don Hermano behind Castillo. Father and son found themselves facing one another, yet the young aware of the wrath of Don Francisco against him for the arrival of Don Castillo.
- Come here, Carlos, - said his father flatly. Carlos approached the center of the atrium. The old man stared into his eyes thoughtfully. And finally spoke.
- Come here, Carlos, - said his father flatly. Carlos approached the center of the atrium. The old man stared into his eyes thoughtfully. And finally spoke.
- Sell bull - he said.
Suddenly the eyes of Don Francisco is filled with tears. Stunned and overwhelmed by compassion, Carlos wanted to make his father a hug, but the old orgoglioso sollevò il mento e velocemente si avviò per le scale. [...]
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