I want you to speak to me in the next room." "Certainly, Ziska, if you wish it.

Father, I will come again to you soon.

Souchey is making your soup, and I will bring it to you when it is ready." Then she led the way into the sitting-room, and as Ziska came through, she carefully shut the door.

The walls dividing the rooms were very thick, and the door stood in a deep recess, so that no sound could be heard from one room to another.

Nina did not wish that her father should hear what might now pass between herself and her cousin, and therefore she was careful to shut the door close.
"Ziska," said she, as soon as they were together, "I am very glad that you have come here.