King Victor Emmanuel returned to the ruins of Reggio to-day
(January 1, 1909), and he has been indefatigable in succoring
the afflicted. He traversed the ruins from one end to the other,
comforting the sufferers and cheering the rescuers. At one
point he came upon a man buried up to his waist in débris. He
encouraged the unfortunate while the soldiers were digging him
out. In the midst of the efforts at rescue the man cried:
“Sire, I can wait for deliverance, but for God’s sake give me
food and drink.”
Meeting a group of photographers engaged in taking pictures, the
King chided them for their occupation.
“You had much better turn your efforts to succoring the
afflicted,” said his Majesty.
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=Sympathy Wasted=--See FANCY, DECEPTIVE.