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Abruptly Giuseppe turned around and shuffled away He stopped in the aisle, then stared at each wall in turn His index finger tapped the air before him in the manner of a slow-motion conductor

“He’s cataloging books in his head,” Remi whispered

“Quiet, please,” Giuseppe barked

After two ht-hand wall and pushed the ladder to the far end He clih it, then put it back and climbed back down

Five more

ti the air, andback to them

“The e of Venice froe, but by tradition he is considered the thirteenth Tradonico’s followers fled to the island of Poveglia after he was assassinated They had some huts near the island’s northeastern corner”

With that, Giuseppe turned and started shuffling away

“One more question,” Sam called

Giuseppe turned, said nothing

“Is Tradonico buried there?” asked Sam

“Some think so, some not His followers claimed the body after his assassination, but no one knohere it was taken”

Giuseppe turned again and doddered away

Remi called, “Thank you”