"It does not concern you, and you need not trouble yourself about it.

Leave the house!" "I came here to speak with you, and I will not go away until you have listened to me." "Then I will leave, for I will not hear you, and I command you to follow me, Marie!" She seized Marie with irresistible force, and drew her toward the side door, which was fast.

Then hurried toward the entrance, dragging her daughter after her, but shook it in vain; that door was fastened also.
"Oh! I could kiss myself," murmured Trude, as she patted her old, wrinkled cheeks.

"I was as cunning and wise as Solomon.

There, shriek for Trude, order her to open it.