Mr.Knippel was terribly anxious to arrange it all, and you know how quickly he is offended.

He always imagines that his low birth is in his way, for he cannot understand our utter indifference to all the money he has heaped up.

You must not be so anxious about it.

It can't possibly last very long," the brother consoled her.

"There is sure to be a violent quarrel between them soon, and as soon as that happens, I promise to take the matter in hand.