As her mother had forbidden her ever to accost a gentleman in the street, there was nothing for it but to stand still and to strike her parasol on the flags.
Anton looked up and saw to his pleasant surprise the lovely lady of the lake.

Blushing, he took off his hat, and Lenore observed with satisfaction that, in spite of the satchel on her arm, she impressed him as much us ever.
"How are you, sir ?" she inquired, in a dignified way.
"Very well," replied Anton; "how delighted I am to see you in town!" "We are living here at present," said the young lady, with less stateliness, "at No.

20 Bear Street." "May I inquire for the pony ?" said Anton, respectfully.
"Only think, he had to be left behind!" was the sorrowful reply; "and what are you doing here ?" "I am in the house of T.O.Schroeter," said Anton, bowing.
"Oh! a merchant; and what do you deal in ?" "In colonial produce.

It is the largest firm in that department in the whole town," replied Anton, complacently.
"And have you met with kind people who take care of you ?" "My principal is very kind, but I must take care of myself." "Have you any friends here with whom you can amuse yourself ?" "A few acquaintances.

But I have much to do, and I must improve myself in my leisure hours." "You look rather pale," said the young lady, with motherly interest; "you should move more about, and take long walks.