Put the boys down, and come with me; do." "Hanseli will scream if I do," said Elsli, and he did scream; but Emma took him without ceremony from his sister's arms, setting him on the ground with no gentle hand; and before the frightened child had recovered from his surprise, she had dragged Elsli away round the corner of the house to a secluded place behind the big apple-tree.
"Here, I want you to take this with you," she began, holding out a thick roll of paper, "and I want to tell you that you are going to pass through Basel on your way." "Are you sure ?" asked Elsli, with sparkling eyes.
"Yes, yes, I am sure; and now listen.

Tell Mrs.Clarissa that Fani is in Basel, and that you want to see him.

I know she will take you, she is so kind.

Then you give him this roll, and tell him that I sent it, and that I hope he is well.

Here is his address." "Oh, how glad I am!" cried Elsli.