Bruno came rushing from one side and Kurt from the other, and Maezli shot like an arrow right into their midst.

The mother found herself solidly surrounded.
"Mama, just think--" "Oh, listen, mama!" "Oh, mama, I want to tell you--" "Do you know, mama ?" This came from all sides and all at once.
"To-morrow, children, to-morrow," said the mother.

"We must be very happy that we can see each other so soon again.

I wanted to send one of you to Apollonie, but I am glad to see you here, Loneli." Mrs.Maxa now told Loneli the message she was to take to her grandmother.

The doctor had just been there and had found Leonore much better already.