I speak German very well, but when I wish to read it I get on too slowly with it: I like to get to the end of a book!" The husband had his place at the head of the table.

A little black cap sat smoothly on his gray hair, and a pair of clever eyes sparkled in his countenance.

With folded hands he prayed a silent prayer, and then bowed his head, before he allowed the dinner to be served.

Rosalie sat beside him.

Her neighbor on the right seemed very talkative.