"I shall help you, for we have plenty of time.
To-morrow is Sunday and the children are sure not to bring their things to school before Monday, as the teacher will want to send them off himself." Lippo agreed and was just beginning to repeat the exact words of the teacher in which he had asked for contributions.

But he had no chance to do it.
Kurt came running up at this moment, calling so loudly that nothing else could possibly be heard: "Mother, I forgot to give you a message.

Bruno is not coming home for supper.

The Rector is climbing High Ems with him and the two other boys.

They will only be home at nine o'clock." The mother looked a little frightened.