Now, Herr Dominie, how do you like my method?
Perhaps you have a different one?
Nevertheless, that shan't prevent our being good friends.

Certainly, if any thing is to be accomplished in these times, it is necessary to keep at work,--that is my doctrine.

But Stock, here, has unusual patience and perseverance.

He has worked through all Cramer's 96 Etudes in succession without grumbling.

He was wretched enough over them; but his papa bought him a saddle-horse to ride round on every day, and he revived in the fresh air.
(_Herr Zach with his wife and an old aunt are playing cards in the further room._) DOMINIE.