He must pass by all these attractions; not stop a moment to examine them, not touch one of all this multitude of treasures.

It was almost too much for him.
He could scarcely keep his hands off.
Elsli walked silently along, scarcely able to enjoy anything she saw, for thinking:-- "They are all waiting for me; and I shall not come all day." And so it was that all five, in spite of the enjoyments of the day, went to bed at night with the feeling, "What a shame!" But the next morning the thoughts of disappointment had passed away, and they came out to their recreation in the garden with happy plans for the day.
Oscar had a great deal of business on hand.

He must see the Fink boys and fix the day for the Festival.

Then, Feklitus was to come to-day, and he must be met at the station.

They had put off the Festival till his arrival, for he would be one countryman more, and that was worth counting.