They had forgotten that.

But Lili did not give up her plans so easily.
"Oh, your arm will soon be better," she said, "and meantime I will learn ever so many pieces, and be all the more able to teach you." At this moment the big bell rang for supper.

Hunne grasped Dora's hand, declaring that there was no time to lose, for his father always came punctually to his meals, and Hunne liked to do the same.

The table was spread under the apple-tree, and covered with a great variety of good things.

As she sat there looking about at these new acquaintances who already seemed like old friends, Dora felt as if she were dreaming; it was so much more delightful even than she had hoped; and she was almost afraid that she should wake up all at once, and find it only a dream.