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Leonore really needed no more special care, and in case of an emergency Mea could easily run down to fetch her mother. "Leonore will mean more to you than she will ever realize," the mother concluded, "and I feel very gratified if you can do something for her, too." Mrs. Maxa then informed Apollonie of the new plan, and she felt sure that the latter would be glad to get home again.
Kurt was so completely confounded by this reception that he quickly fell into line with the rest, and the procession proceeded. The first thing they saw on the terrace was a long festive table with garlands of ivy and flowers. Apollonie soon after appeared in a beautiful silk gown the Baroness had given her, and her measured movements made the occasion seem extremely solemn.
I shall only put his room in order, and if he happens to get up, I can make his bed. Oh, please let me in, Mr. Trius! You know that I'll do anything in the world for you. Please let me nurse the sick master!" Apollonie's voice had grown supplicating. "Forbidden," was the curt reply. "But I am no stranger here. I have served in this house for more than thirty years," Apollonie went on eagerly.
You see, I am living with my daughter's child, who is twelve years old. She is a very good child, but is scarcely old enough yet to help much in the house and garden." "How splendid! When Apollonie will be too old to do the work, we shall have a young one to carry it on," said the Baron. "When you move up here tomorrow, you will know which quarters to choose for yourself, I know."
She refused to return to the castle and sent her instructions to Apollonie, who had married the gardener of Wildenstein, and who now with her husband became caretaker of the castle, Three years afterwards the Baroness died without ever having returned. A short time after that Leonore became Salo's wife, but they were not fated to remain together long.
She said quite sarcastically that if I chose to correct her on account of that raggedy Loneli, I should keep Loneli for a friend and not her." "Let her be for once," said the mother. "Till now you have always gone after her; so do what she wishes this time. It is wrong to call Loneli raggedy; few people are as honest and agreeable as Apollonie and her grandchild."
After the great work Apollonie had done, his only objection was that she desired something which meant pleasure for him and labour for her. But he was willing enough to be put into the heavy wheel-chair. "It is wonderful what you have done, Apollonie," he concluded. "You seem to have even changed Mr. Trius from an old bear into an obedient lamb."
How could I possibly forget Apollonie, who was always ready to help us in everything. Your little daughter has already given me news of her." "She is the only one who might know what happened to the furniture," Mrs. Maxa continued. "I am going to see her right away, and I wish you would admit her when she comes. In case the place has really been robbed, you must let me get what you require.
Then we can see what Loneli is doing after yesterday's trouble. She is the nicest child in school." "Let us go there," the uncle assented. "I shall be glad to see my old friend Apollonie again! March ahead now!" They had soon reached the cottage at the foot of the hill, which lay bathed in brilliant sunshine.
She knew that Apollonie in her measureless love and admiration would never be able to refuse a single one of Leonore's wishes, even if it meant the impossible. "I shall not think about it any more then," said Leonore, embracing Mrs. Maxa with utter confidence, "and I shall be glad now that I can still remain with you."