I pray you give it to me, Frau von Werrig, right away." "Not so quickly," said she, proudly.

"We will reckon together how much you have saved--because--" "Oh!" interrupted Trude, "how good you are to make me keep so much; you are my savings bank, where I can deposit my money." "Because," she continued, with emphasis, without noticing the interruption, "our future son-in-law will pay your wages, the rich banker, Herr Ebenstreit.

Yes, the wealthy lover of our daughter.

At the moment I have not so much cash in the house." "Your grace will allow me to stay until Herr Ebenstreit is married, and, in your name, pays me my wages ?" "Yes, Trude, I will allow you to stay," she replied, very graciously.
"You will be cunning, Trude, if you try to persuade Marie to accept the rich suitor, for when she does I will give you two hundred thalers." "I will do all I can to get it.

Can I remain here until Marie is married ?" "Yes, you have my permission for that." "I thank you, Frau von Werrig.