A Bell for Adano (1945 Pulitzer Prize) by John Hersey

Author:John Hersey [Hersey, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

HAVING weathered eighty-two winters, Cacopardo was not the least cooled in his desire to help the Americans by General Marvin’s behavior.

Every two or three days he would send a note to Mafor Joppolo. Many were silly suggestions. Many were about things Major Joppolo had already done. But one day he sent a note which caught Major Joppolo’s interest.

“To the Officer of CIVIL AFFAIRES:

“I beg to notify, for the necessary steps: Since several months, the small people at Adano does not receive the ration o f olive oil, or other fats, but the officials both o f commune, civil & military staf, have been largily provided for the families & personal friends.

“I am informed, that the small population is therefore compelled to pay at the black market any price, up to Lire 80 per liter (equal to 800 grams). The price fixed by the Fascist government for the supply is Lire 15 ^ an half per kilo (1,000 grams).

“You cannot allow any longer this tiranny against the poorsl”

“Respectfully,

“Matteo Cacopardo.”

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