I am to advance him capital; if he is wise, he may again become a man of substance." Bernhard looked sorrowfully at his father, and shook his head.

"That is not enough, my poor father," said he.
"But I am reconciled to the baron, and he has himself confessed that I am not to blame for his misfortunes.

Is not that enough, my son ?" "No," said the invalid; "so long as you keep that wicked man Itzig in your office, no joy can shine in on my life." "He shall go," said Ehrenthal, readily; "he shall go this next quarter, if my son Bernhard wishes it." "And will you give up the idea of buying the baron's estate for yourself ?" "When it comes to be sold, I will think of what you have said," replied his father.

"And now speak no more about the estate; when you are my strong, healthy son again, we will return to the subject." So saying, he seized the hand which Bernhard delayed giving, held it fast in both his, and sat silently beside him.
If ever in the course of his life Ehrenthal had known satisfaction, it was now, in having brought about this reconciliation with his son..