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Dates: during 1944-1944
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There were other barbs. Rome asked Washington whether the Italian Embassy was available for its new occupant, probably Count Carlo Sforza. Washington replied: of course. Rome asked London whether the Italian Embassy was available for tall, handsome, superbly tailored Count Niccolo Carandini. London answered : Count Carandini could live at the Claridge. (Anti-Italian feeling was still strong among Britons. Count Carandini had best not make himself too conspicuous.) Italians sighed. With characteristic patience they looked at the new electric light in the Palazzo Chigi, murmured: "Eh, well, wait...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ITALY: Eh, Well | 11/6/1944 | See Source »

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