The superintendent took me aside and asked what was the matter with me; he fancied I was studying too hard.

Then he told me that when my year was out I might remain here one more, without expense.

I could help him with sundry things, and he would teach me more.

Then I thought that work was the only thing I had to rely on, and I thanked him very much; and I do not yet repent it, although now I long for you, for the longer I stay here the better right I shall have to ask for you one day.

How happy I am now! I work like three people, and never will I be behind-hand in any work! But you must have a book that I am reading, for there is much in it about love.