15/61 He had nothing to say, and yet it was painful to him to be silent. Nobody made any sign of leaving, so at last he rose. Herr von Pechlar did not follow his example, merely giving him a distant bow. Malvine put out her hand quickly, which Wilhelm grasped, feeling it tremble a little in his. She seemed touched, and said with motherly tenderness, while he kissed her hand: "We shall anxiously expect letters from you, and I promise you that we will write as often as possible." Loulou went outside the door with Wilhelm, in spite of a glance from her mother. |