"I must go see the Castle-Steward to-day," she said quickly.

"I promised it but I forgot about it." "No, no, Maezli," Apollonie said evasively, "we have lots of other things to do.

We have to see if the plums are getting ripe on the tree in the corner of the garden, and after that you must see the chickens.

Just think, Maezli, they have little chicks, and you will have to see them.

I am sure you won't ever want to leave them." "Oh, yes, when I have seen them I must go to the Castle-Steward because I promised to," Maezli replied.
"I am sure he has forgotten all about it and does not remember you any more," Apollonie said, trying to ward Maezli off from her design.