The widow added that she herself owed a great deal to the kindness of this family, particularly with regard to her little house which was their property, and which Mr.Birkenfeld had allowed her to occupy ever since her husband's death.

He had proved to be the kindest of landlords.
After a letter like this there was no need for farther delay; everything had been provided for.

Dora now heard for the first time that she was to go with them, and with a light heart and a willing hand, she packed the heavy materials for six large shirts, which she was to make while they were in Switzerland.

The prospect of sewing on the shirts in a new place, and with different surroundings, excited her so much that she looked on it all as a holiday.

At last all was ready.