"Can't you see that he won't open it?
Maybe he is not allowed." But it was no easy matter to turn Maezli from her project.
"If he won't open it I'll scream so loud that the Castle-Steward will hear it," she said obstinately.

"He is sure to say something then, for he is waiting for us.

I can shout very loud, just listen: 'Mr.
Castle-Steward!'" Her cry was so vigorous that Mr.Trius became quite blue with rage.

"Be quiet, you little monster!" he said, but he opened the door nevertheless.
"Maybe we shouldn't go in," said Leonore.

Maezli pulled her along, however, and never let go her hand till they had reached the terrace; she had no desire to leave her friend behind when they were so near their goal.