Cornelli herself was eager to do this, for she wanted to learn everything that Nika and Agnes were learning.

So she threw herself with fresh energy into all the fields of study that were opened to her.
Dino also was going to school, for he had entirely recovered.

Every morning the four children started out gaily, talking eagerly while they walked down the street, until they finally separated for their various schools.

If they met again on their way home, they were still more lively, for they would tell each other all their experiences.
Cornelli surpassed them all in that respect.

She had the talent of describing everything in such a funny and vivid fashion that she made them all laugh.
Mux alone was unhappy in these days, for he had lost his beloved companion.