"
"You are satisfied. There is not one small thing
awry? Ach, how we shall laugh at Konrad's face."
"Satisfied! I'd kiss you if I weren't afraid that I
should muss you up. You're not the same woman. You look
like a girl! And so pretty! Now skedaddle into your own
rooms, but don't you dare to sit down for a moment. I'm
going down to get Frau Knapf before your husband
arrives."
"But is there then time?" inquired Frau Nirlanger.
"He should be here now."
"I'll bring her up in a jiffy, just for one peep.
She won't know you! Her face will be a treat! Don't
touch your hair--it's quite perfect. And f'r Jawn's
sake! Don't twist around to look at yourself in the back
or something will burst, I know it will. I'll be back in
a minute. Now run!"
The slender, graceful figure disappeared with a gay
little laugh, and I flew downstairs for Frau Knapf. She
was discovered with a spoon in one hand and a spluttering
saucepan in the other. I detached her from them, clasped
her big, capable red hands and dragged her up the stairs,
explaining as I went.
"Now don't fuss about that supper! Let 'em wait.
You must see her before Herr Nirlanger comes home. He's
due any minute.
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