Early the next day, as Julius was clattering along the passage with his
big riding-boots and spurs, he heard the sounds of practising in the
school-room, and knowing that Miss Hanenwinkel did not give lessons at
this hour, he pushed open the door to see what was going on. There sat
Lili at the piano, and Wili stood by, looking as if he were impatiently
counting every minute till he could have his turn.
"What are you two about?" he called out, "is this the beginning of some
mischievous prank?"
"Be quiet, Jule, we haven't a minute to lose," said Lili seriously. Jule
laughed aloud and went on his way. Going down stairs, he met Miss
Hanenwinkel.
"What has got into the twins now?" he asked. "Have they taken the notion
of being virtuous, into their small noddles?"
"That is more likely at seven than at seventeen;" was all the answer he
got.
He went on down stairs still laughing, and just at the front door met his
mother. She was starting at that early hour to try to see the doctor
before he went from home, to ask him exactly the state of Dora's arm, and
whether there was any danger for the child.
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