He was received by Frau Brohl, who nodded in mysterious manner, and took him into her bedroom, at the back of the flat, through the dining-room.

In her soft, feeble voice she mildly reproached him for not having more confidence and coming to speak to her sooner.

She then related to him what had happened.

She had heard with great surprise that Dr.Eynhardt had come and gone away again, without saying good-day to her.

As she was going to ask what the visit meant, Malvine came and embraced her grandmother, crying bitterly, to the old lady's great distress.