The day before, there was to be a rehearsal of the performance, so that Feklitus might try his speech, and the order of the procession be arranged.

A table-cloth tied to a pole was to take the place of the unfinished banner.
It is needless to say that there was but little appetite for dinner at Dr.Stein's table on this Saturday; Oscar rose as soon as he could hope to be excused, and Emma did not remain any longer.

She had scarcely taken her eyes from the clock since she sat down, and had answered at cross purposes all dinner-time.
"What are you children about now, that you are in such a tremendous hurry ?" asked their father, as they were leaving the room.

Emma did not wait to answer.
But Oscar said:-- "You will see to-morrow.

To-day we are going to put up the stand for the speaker and to arrange the procession.