Is it not so, Frau von Werrig ?" "I believe that was the agreement." "I am quite certain about it," cried the general, who began to understand the drift of Trude.

"Yes, Trude was to have twenty thalers a year, and we are owing her many years' wages.

You know, wife, I have always kept an account-book for the debts, and only a few days ago--Oh! oh! the pain! Trude, help me cover up the foot warmer!--we reckoned it up a few days ago, and we owe Trude one hundred and thirty thalers." "One hundred and thirty thalers," repeated Trude, clapping her hands, astonished.

"Is it true?
oh, that is splendid.

I shall be rich, and get a husband yet.