Religion: The Priest & the Girl (II)
Father Luciano Negrini and the girl for whom he had doffed his priestly habit (TIME, Aug. 13) began a new career last week—selling ready-tied neckties. The Super Record Tiemakers of Bologna announced that they were sending Negrini and Claire Young around to retailers and rural fairs in a sound truck to peddle their wares.
"I don't need references for Mr. Negrini," said the firm's proprietress. "I am sure he will carry out his work with intelligence and honesty."
"Another obstacle to our marriage has been removed," cried Claire, who describes herself and her lover as "two very simple and sincere people who love each other very much."
Negrini himself said nothing—nor did Claire's mother, who gave up and headed back to the U.S. But her Italian lawyer, Niccolo Bonelli, had a few words. Said he: "In any case the story is now completely over for us . . . We consider that Claire has been ruined by a vulgar delinquent."
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