Shall it be thus ?" Absolute silence followed.

The children hardly dared to realize that the words they had just heard were true, and the mother was filled with deep emotion.

She could not utter a word, and tears flowed from her eyes.

Could it be possible that her great sorrow and heavy cares were suddenly lifted from her?
Could it really be true?
At that moment Mux said loudly: "Yes, we like it very much!" He had clearly grasped that it meant for him keeping on doing what he had enjoyed so much under Matthew's and Esther's care.

The Director had to laugh, and continued: "I must have the reply of the chief, my dear Mrs.Halm, so please listen to my plan.