They cut through the lane leading to Kellett Street, avoiding the lingering daytime transvestites, prostitutes and pimps patrolling the clubs, bars and delicatessens of Darlinghurst Road. Signor Camboni had asked the couple to join him for lunch along with a few of his friends. ‘Why does your father want me to come?’ Dina shrugged. ‘He knows I’ve been seeing you regularly …’ ‘Regularly! We’re together nearly twenty-four hours a day, my darling!’ ‘Well, he probably just wants to check you out a little bit … he is very protective of me, you know.’ ‘Still concerned I might be after your money?’ ‘Pappa can be very old-world Italian at times. Don’t worry, enjoy the lunch, Natalino is an old friend and always cooks something special.’ They were greeted effusively by the owner Natalino, who took them through to the tiny ivy-covered outdoor terrace. Six large men in dark suits sat around the table where two empty places waited. Signor Camboni rose to greet them, kissing his daughter on both cheeks and shaking Colin by the hand.
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