human
Fröhling is a fool! I told him to take out his certificate. He refused to do it, so now of course he will have to go. Witanbury has no use for that man!
gpt
I want to tell you how sorry I am, Mr. Fröhling, she said conciliatingly. Polly had a kind heart, if a pettish manner.
human
What a pity you didn't take out your certificate when Manfred advised you to do so!
gpt
Ach, yes, Mrs. Hegner. It is a pity now; but still, the officers they have been kind to us, really very kind. One of them even said it would not have made much difference----
human
He nothing, Jane, said of the kind! That it _ought_ not any difference to have made was what say he did. I, who have in England lived since the year 1874; I, who England love; I, whose son will soon for England be fighting!
gpt
My husband said, began Mrs. Hegner---- And again Mr. Fröhling interrupted rather rudely:
human
You need not tell me what your husband say, he remarked.
gpt
I know for myself exactly what Mr. Hegner say. If everything could be foreseen in this life we should all be very wise. Mr. Hegner, he does foresee more than most people, and wise he is.
human
Don't mind him, she whispered.
gpt
He is so unhappy. And yet we should be thankful, for the gentlemen officers are getting up a little testimonial fund for poor Fröhling.
human
I suppose you've saved a good bit, too?
gpt
Not much--not much! Only lately have we turned the corner----