Mr.Trius had long ago observed them and stood immovably behind the door.

Hoping that he would open it, the children waited expectantly, but he did not budge.
"We want to pay a visit to the Castle-Steward," said Maezli.

"You'd better open soon." "Not for two," was the answer.
"Certainly.

We both have to go in, because he is expecting us," Maezli informed him.

"I promised to bring Leonore, so you'd better open." But Mr.Trius did not stir.
"Come, Maezli, we'd better go back," said Leonore in a low voice.