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Cornelli

CHAPTER X
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"I do not see why you shouldn't.
You don't need to worry, Trina.

If Cornelli and I wish you well, we'll see that you come here again." The Director did not like the thought of losing his large new family so soon, so he said one day to Mrs.Halm: "I am very anxious to prolong the children's holiday this year till late in the fall.

Dino, who is more in need of his studies than the others, is least able to go back to town, because he ought to be thoroughly strengthened and made absolutely well.

If it should be necessary for him to study, we have our good Mr.Maelinger, who can give him lessons." The mother agreed, for she also was very anxious to have Dino as well as possible, and she was very grateful to her benefactor for making this possible.
"There is another reason which makes a longer stay necessary," continued the Director.

"As I fully intend to visit you and the children several times during the winter, I have rented a more comfortable apartment for you, because I was rather afraid of finding your tower-like dwelling a little inconvenient for me.


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