Paul's leave-taking was prolonged, and he made his friend promise he would return next year for some weeks at least to Friesenmoor House.

Malvine had tears in her eyes as she said, "No one will care for you so much as we do." Even little Willy was downcast, and gazed with a reproachful look at the friend who could find it in his heart to desert him.

As the train moved off he called out to Wilhelm, in his ringing, childish voice, "Come back soon, Onkelchen, and bring me something nice.".