I wonder what you will say to me ?" he called to the surprised old woman.

"Here is a letter with an invitation which came for Cornelli to-day.

It is from a boy who stayed with you.

Who is he?
Who are his parents ?" This question made Martha fairly overflow with praises of the boy.

She told Mr.Hellmut that she had never known a boy who was so polite and friendly to simple folks as this boy had been; he had been well brought up, had the most refined and charming manners, and was well educated, and at the same time so simple and childishly devoted to old, plain Martha.