Thank you ever so much now.

Those will fill a whole bed," she continued, upon receiving a large bunch of plants from her kind friend.

"Please let me know if I can help in any way.

I am always at home for you, Mrs.Rector, you know that." Apollonie now said good-bye with renewed thanks.

Carrying her large green bundle very carefully in order not to injure the tender little branches, she hurried through the garden towards the castle height.