| It was our signal, invariably heard by the ever-watchful Dominic, the padrone. |
| The padrone bore it proudly down between the mirrors and the windows. |
| The padrone was an ethnic intermediary and labour agent with the resources necessary to conduct the trade. |
| The padrone hastened away to fetch it, but Vere shook her head. |
| Why had she not told the padrone she wished to be quite alone? |
| Our favourite restaurant there was Archimede, whose vigilant padrone and busy staff put on a bustling show like something out of the commedia dell'arte. |
