Just try it once! I have also brought you Leonore." The gentleman started slightly and looked up.

Leonore had shyly retreated behind the chair, but Maezli pulled her forward.

The gentleman now threw a penetrating glance at the delicate looking little girl, who hardly dared to raise her large, dark eyes to his.

Leonore, who had blushed violently under his scrutiny, said in a barely audible voice, "Perhaps we should not have come; but Maezli thought we might be allowed to see you.

Can we do something for you?
Perhaps Maezli should not have brought me.