Perhaps the travellers he is bringing here will know.

I may sit with you at the supper table, may I not, mother ?" "Yes, child; so your father said.

He came in with a smile upon his face.

But he was in a great haste, and has been gone ever since.

So what it all means I know not." Susanna--for such was the name of the girl--became at once interested and excited.
"O mother, what can it be?
Hark at that noise in the street below! People are crying out in a great rage.