I can trust my dear Maxa to say only what is right," he replied.
"I have noticed that you have evaded mentioning the name Salo, that you seemed reluctant to answer Leonore's questions concerning his possible coming.

I know that bitter memories are connected with the name, but I also want you to know that you will deprive yourself of a great blessing if you banish the boy who bears that name." "Please let him come here, if only for a little while," Mrs.Maxa begged, yet more strongly, "so that you can see him.

If you can't willingly see him who may be the pride and joy of your life, then open the door of his home because, before God, it is right, which you must feel as fully as I." The Baron was silent, then finally said, "Salo may come." Mrs.Maxa's face shone with joy and gratitude.

Many things had still to be discussed, and the two old friends remained sitting under the pine tree till the last rays of the setting sun were throwing a rosy light over the gray castle.

The children were at last returning from their walk across the meadows.