Refund From Abroad

On July 14, 1996, you printed an article by Mary S. Simons on “Dining Where the Romans Do.”

On my first night in Rome, I sought out La Campana trattoria, which she had recommended, where I had a delightful meal. The check came to 39,000 lira, or under $30.

However, when my credit card bill arrived in the U.S., the charge was for 139,000 lira, or almost $95. My credit card company contested it, but I had signed the slip.

In a fit of pique, I wrote to the restaurant with all the documentation. To my astonishment, almost six weeks later, I received a gracious apology and a 100,000-lira note. So much for stereotypes.

JULIE ALBERT

Claremont