If you had told me your intention, Lippo, I could have helped you to do some positive good.

Next time you want to help, tell me about it, and we'll do it together." "Yes, I will," Lippo said, quite appeased.
"Oh, mother, listen!" Kurt was continuing.

"I have to tell you something you won't like and we don't like either.

Just think! Loneli had to sit on the shame-bench to-day.

But all the class is on Loneli's side." "But why, Kurt?
The poor child!" the mother exclaimed.