One must not start in the middle, the teacher told us that.

Now I'll tell you, Mama.

The teacher has read us a paper--" "We know that already, Lippo," the mother remarked.

"What was in the paper ?" "In the paper was written that a big fire in Sils on the mountain has destroyed two houses and everything in them.

Then the teacher said that all the pupils of the class--" "Shall I too, shall I, too ?" Maezli urged.
"Finish a little quicker now, Lippo," said the mother.
"Then the teacher said that all the pupils from all the classes must bring some of their things to give to the poor children--" "Shall I too, Mama, shall I go right away and get together all they need ?" Maezli said rapidly, as if the last moment for action had arrived.
"Yes, you can give some of your clothes and Lippo can bring some of his," the mother said.