The good beginning he has made in the knowledge of farming under
Matthew's guidance shall be continued while the ground is covered with
green and the trees are bearing fruit. The mother shall stay here for
the protection of you all. So tell me, now, how you like my plan. Shall
it be thus?"
Absolute silence followed. The children hardly dared to realize that
the words they had just heard were true, and the mother was filled
with deep emotion. She could not utter a word, and tears flowed from
her eyes. Could it be possible that her great sorrow and heavy cares
were suddenly lifted from her? Could it really be true?
At that moment Mux said loudly: "Yes, we like it very much!" He had
clearly grasped that it meant for him keeping on doing what he had
enjoyed so much under Matthew's and Esther's care. The Director had
to laugh, and continued: "I must have the reply of the chief, my dear
Mrs. Halm, so please listen to my plan. I shall let you manage the
children in the winter, and you shall arrange whatever they are to
learn, but they must come here in the summer when I can enjoy all the
results of their studies.
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