"I will be sure to take great care. You can be very easy in your mind."

Her sister-in-law shook her head.

"I am afraid that Elly will turn out a most eccentric girl."

Before Bertha left the house she arranged with her sister-in-law that shewould come back to supper, and that she would arm over Fritz to the careof her relations while she as away in Vienna.

After dinner, Bertha sat down at the writing table, read over Emil'sletter a few more times, and made a rough draft of her reply.

"My Dear Emil,