But Dave detained her.
"Minna!" She stopped and turned back to him.
"You will ?" "_Sprechen sie Deutsch_, Minna ?" "_Ja_--yes--why not?
I should think I do.

I always could.

Why couldn't I ?" She went on her mission, grumbling pettishly.

Why shouldn't she speak her own language?
What did the man think?
He must be a joker! "Mamma!" Herman called again.

"Git also the young one some that _apfel kuchen_.