CHAPTER
I. UNDER THE LINDENS
II. LONG, LONG DAYS
III. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HEDGE
IV. ALL SIX
V. BEFORE AND AFTER THE FLOOD
VI. A FRIGHTFUL DEED
VII. LONG-WISHED-FOR HAPPINESS
VIII. MORE CHARADES AND THEIR ANSWERS
IX. "WHAT MUST BE, MUST BE"
CHAPTER I.
UNDER THE LINDENS.
The daily promenaders who moved slowly back and forth every afternoon
under the shade of the lindens on the eastern side of the pretty town of
Karlsruhe were very much interested in the appearance of two persons who
had lately joined their ranks. It was beyond doubt that the man was very
ill. He could only move slowly and it was touching to see the care with
which his little companion tried to make herself useful to him. He
supported himself with his right hand on a stout stick, and rested his
left upon the shoulder of the child at his side, and one could see that he
needed the assistance of both. From time to time he would lift his left
hand and say gently,
"Tell me, my child, if I press too heavily upon you.
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