The latter must first of all complete her compulsory school years." "Still rather young people," said Mr.Schaller, shaking his head.

"I am sure of one thing, however.

The longer their education will take, the shorter should be the ways to the goal.

I am more and more convinced that my advice is right.

If you give your little daughters into the hands of a clever dressmaker, your moving to the city will have been of some real use." In his great zeal to convince his silent listener, the visitor had not noticed that a small boy had entered.