United States or Palestine ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
A few days later Ole went over to Tidemand's office and said: "I don't suppose you would take two thousand for the yacht?" "Have you got the money with you?" "Yes; it just happens that I have." "All right," said Tidemand. And the yacht was Ole's once more.... Tidemand had called on Ole now in order to pass away an hour or so.
And besides, I was mistaken, greatly mistaken; thank God, you are entirely different. But promise me one thing, Aagot; promise that you will be a little careful, do! It is none of my business, of course; but you have fallen in with a crowd believe me, they are not your kind of people. Mrs. Tidemand has gained bitter experience through them." She glanced at him inquiringly.
I fooled you that time, Irgens!" Aagot got her hat and coat and went with Irgens. Ole called after her: "Don't stay too late, Aagot! Remember, we have promised to go with Tidemand to Tivoli." On the street Irgens glanced at his watch and said: "I see it is a little too early yet. If you have no objections we might take a walk up toward the Castle." And they walked toward the Castle.
They had almost reached the Railway Square when Tidemand suddenly stared straight ahead and whispered: "But isn't that my wife there ahead of us?" "Yes; so it is," whispered Ole. "I have noticed this lady ahead of us a long while; it is only now I see who it is." Mrs. Hanka walked home alone; the Journalist had not accompanied her at all. "Thank God!" exclaimed Tidemand involuntarily.
It would be all right if you were along; of course, it is perfectly right as it is that she should take a walk occasionally, but Well, don't be angry because I mention this." Ole looked at him with open mouth, then he burst out laughing. "But, friend Andreas, what do you mean? Since when did you begin to look at people distrustfully?" Tidemand interrupted him brusquely.
I simply came because I couldn't wait any longer; I had to see you again." "I have not thought of that at all," he said. "But it seems the children don't want to let you go." "I have no thought of asking you again what I asked you for once," she said. "That would be impossible; I know it too well. But perhaps you would allow me to come and visit you at times?" Tidemand bowed his head.
"Now, no nonsense! Are you going to take me to dinner?" "May I be permitted to shake hands first?" It was finally arranged that they should take a run up to Irgens's rooms to sample the brandy, after which they were to return to the Grand for dinner. Tidemand and the Attorney walked ahead. "It is a good thing that we have these peddlers to fall back on," said Milde to Irgens.
Young ladies have their moods, just like you or me." "Of course, that is perfectly true." Tidemand accepted this explanation. He was happy because his wife was alone and was making straight for home. He said, nervously glad: "Do you know, to judge by a few words I had with her this evening it seems as if things were coming around more and more.
He would be sure and tell Ole how that would please him!... Tidemand walked toward his own wharf. He was very busy. He was altogether taken up with his affairs. His business was steadily growing. He had been forced to take on several of his old employees. At present he was shipping tar.
Tidemand rang Henriksen's bell late Saturday evening and asked for Ole. He did not want to come in; it was only a small matter, he would keep Ole only a minute. When Ole came out he saw at once that something serious had happened. He asked whether they should go down to the office or take a walk; Tidemand did not care which. They went downstairs to the office.
Word Of The Day