She then went and put away her slate and book, with an appearance of great satisfaction.

As she passed by the window, aunt Lucia whispered to her, to say,-- "I think you had better thank that young man, and give him a mug of coffee." "Well," said the little girl, "I will." So she went to a cupboard at the side of the room, and took down a tin mug.

She poured out some coffee from a coffee-pot, and put in some milk and sugar, and then brought it to Jonas, and asked him if he wouldn't like a little coffee.

Jonas thanked her, and took the coffee; and he liked it very much.
After this, Jonas harnessed his horses again, and went on.

He traveled until nearly noon, and then he arrived at the town where he was to leave his load.