She wished to be revenged on that impudent postman.

She went to the top of the stairs and called after Waerli in her most coaxing tones: "Do step down one moment; I want to show you something!" "I must deliver the registered letters," said Waerli, with official haughtiness.

"I have already wasted too much of my time." "Won't you waste a few more minutes on me ?" pleaded Marie pathetically.
"It is not often I see you now." Waerli came down again, looking very happy.
"I want to show you such a beautiful photograph I've had taken," said Marie.

"Ach, it is beautiful!" "You must give one to me," said Waerli eagerly.
"Oh, I can't do that," replied Marie, as she opened the drawer and took out a small packet.

"It was a present to me from the Polish gentleman himself.