I knew nothing about it till yesterday evening when the children came home from the castle.

I am terribly afraid that Maezli has annoyed you." "She has not done so at all, for she is her mother's true child," said the Baron.

"She was so anxious to help me and to bring me what I lacked.
Because she loved Leonore so much, she wanted me to know her, too, but I cannot understand Leonore.

She begged and begged to be allowed to see her uncle, as she wished to live with him and love him like a father.
She even longs to seek him out in a foreign country.

What shall I do?
Please give me your advice, Mrs.Maxa." "There is only one thing to do, Baron," the lady replied with an overflowing heart.