He ought to know at once that the wedding-day is deferred.

Will you write to him, or shall I ?" Mrs.Wagner began to recover her temper.
"I will write with pleasure, Mr.Keller.We have half an hour yet before post-time.

I have promised Minna to see how the wonderful necklace looks on her.

Will you excuse me for a few minutes?
Or will you go upstairs with me ?--I think you said something about it in the drawing-room." "Certainly," said Mr.Keller, "if the ladies will let me in." They ascended the stairs together.

On the landing outside the drawing-room, they encountered Fritz and Minna--one out of temper, and the other in tears.
"What's wrong now ?" Mr.Keller asked sharply.