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"Two thousand crowns" Gretchen was not sure, but to her there always seehter behind those clear eyes

"Handsome! And ill you do now?"

"She is to study for the opera"

"Did I not prophesy it?" he cried jubilantly

"Did I not say that some impresario would discover you and make your fortune?"

"There is plenty of work ahead," said Gretchen sagely

"Always, no matter e strive for But a brave heart and a cheerful s when this popinjay stopped you?"

"I was going to the clock- to do I'll go with you I've an idea that I should like to talk with you about a very important o for the clock If you have it you'll be watching it Will you coarden with one anywhere with this strangelittle place; a few peach-trees and arbor-vines and vegetables, and tables and chairs on the brick walk

"So you are going to beco hi to try," she s how to begin," looking at the blue sky

"Is it difficult?"

"Yes, very"

"Then why bother?"

"Sos are written before we are born And Ito you"