MAeZLI PAYS VISITS Whenever Maezli found the time heavy on her hands, she would suddenly remember people who might want to see her.

She had been extremely occupied all these days entertaining Leonore, as during school hours she had been the older girl's sole companion.

Her brothers and sisters were now home for a holiday and constantly surrounded Leonore.

Finding herself without her usual employment, Maezli ran after her mother on the morning of the holiday and kept on saying, "I must go to see Apollonie.
I am sure Loneli is sad that I have not been to see her so long," until her mother finally gave her permission to go that afternoon.
On her way to Apollonie Maezli had been struck by an idea which occupied her very much.

She arrived at the cottage of her old friend and sat down beside Loneli, who was not in the least sad, but looked about her with the merriest eyes.