She was very proud of Cornelli's position and eager to prove to her young mistress that she was only too happy to follow her wishes.
When the first merry meal was over, the children were allowed to run out to the garden.

They already knew what they were going to see there, because Dino had described it to them with great enthusiasm.

He had told them about the flower garden with its wealth of color, the trellises, covered with red peaches, the heavily laden pear and apple trees.

Now they could see all those wonders for themselves, including the stable with the splendid cows and the proud and shining horses.
So the five children ran away with great eagerness.
The Director and Mrs.Halm remained in the dining room, drinking their coffee in each other's company.
"Please, Mr.Hellmut," she said, as soon as the door had closed behind the children, "please let me thank you for your great kindness.

I want to tell you how grateful I am." "What do you mean?
Why do you want to thank me, Mrs.Halm ?" the Director interrupted her.