[Maezli by Johanna Spyri]@TWC D-Link bookMaezli CHAPTER IX 45/56
"You must celebrate this great day with them." Loneli actually glowed with joy when she ran off with Kurt. As they were sitting under the pine tree, the Baron and Mrs.Maxa were reviving memories of long ago, and he listened with great emotion when Mrs.Maxa told him how faithfully his mother had tried to send him news. Her letters had, however, miscarried, because he had changed his residence so frequently.
But he had wanted him to know how constant his mother's love had been and how anxiously she was waiting his return. "Mrs.Maxa," he said after a little pause, "I feel terribly ashamed.
I came here with anger and hate in my heart against God and man, and my only hope was to die as soon as possible.
I expected to be forsaken and despised, and instead of that I meet only kindness and love on every side.
I never deserved such a thing! Do you think I can ever atone for all the wrong I've done ?" "We must always bear in mind that there is One who is glad to forgive us our sins, Baron, and He can deliver us from them if we sincerely beg Him to," Mrs.Maxa answered. As the Baron remained silent, Mrs.Maxa added, "Will you let me say something to you on the strength of our old friendship, Baron Bruno ?" "Certainly.
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