I have been looking, and looking, and looking, thinking you never would come; and how did you get here ?" "I am as punctual as the clock, my love." "Oh yes, you are punctual, I know; but where did you come from ?" "I came down the hill from the Hradschin.

I have had business there.

It did not occur to your simplicity that I could reach you otherwise than by the direct road from my own home." "I never thought of your coming from the side of the Hradschin," said Nina, wondering whether any of those lights she had seen could have been there for the use of Anton Trendellsohn.

"I am so glad you have come to me.

It is so good of you." "It is good of you to come and meet me, my own one.