We are sure to be back again in a little while." Soon they started off, Apollonie firmly holding Maezli's hand.

Mr.Trius appeared at the door before they even had time to ring; it seemed as if the man really had his eyes on everything.

Throwing a furious glance at Maezli, he opened the door before Apollonie had said a word.

But he had taken great care to leave a crack which would only allow a little person like Maezli to slip through without sticking fast in the opening.

Maezli wriggled through and started to run away.