Mr.Keller went on-- "I am sure I may trust to your womanly sympathies to understand the affection which binds me to my last living relative.

My sister's presence at the marriage will be an inexpressible comfort and happiness to me.

In spite of what my son has said (you are sadly given to talking at random, Fritz), I believe she will not shrink from the journey to Frankfort, if we only make it easier to her by consulting her health and convenience.
Our young people have all their lives before them--our young people can wait." "Certainly, sir." She gave that short answer very quietly, with her eyes still on her plate.

It was impossible to discover in what frame of mind she viewed the prospect of delay, involved in Mr.Keller's consideration for his sister.
For the moment, Fritz was simply confounded.

He looked at Minna--recovered himself--and favored his father with another suggestion.
"I have got it now!" he exclaimed.