"I only know that it comes from town, but I cannot guess who could possibly write to me from there." Cornelli began to read the letter aloud.

It was an inquiry as to whether the spare room had yet been taken, and if Mrs.Wolf could take care of a boy of twelve years for a few weeks.

He did not need special care, as he was not exactly ill; but the boy undoubtedly was not very strong.
Good air and fresh milk were the chief things he needed.

If no refusal came, the boy would arrive in the middle of July.

It was signed: Nika Halm, rector's widow.
"Oh, how easily you read.