But do not look back again, that is a sin!" "Sin ?" repeated Wilhelm; "no, then it is a very innocent sin! Believe me, it flatters the little creature that we should admire her beauty.
I can well imagine how enchanting a loving look from a rich young gentleman may be for a weak, feminine mind.

The sweet words which one can say are as poison which enters the blood.

I have still a clear conscience.

Not ONE innocent soul have I poisoned!" "And yet you are rich and young enough to do so," returned Otto, not without bitterness.

"Our friends precede us with a good example: here come some of our own age; they are acquainted with the roses!" "Good evening, thou good fellow!" was the greeting Wilhelm received from three or four of the young men.
"Are you on Thou-terms with all these ?" inquired Otto.
"Yes," answered Wilhelm; "we became so at a carouse.