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It was a speedy and pleasant trip with a pair of spirited horses and a good driver and the boys could scarcely believe that they had reached 37 Bornheimer street. They bade Mr. Urich good-bye and thanked him for the pleasure he had given, and Mr. Heil accompanied his sister up the steps to her door.
"I think that I can give you some information, Mr. Urich," replied Mr. Heil. "How did you know my name?" asked the Englishman in surprise. "I did not mention it, and you did not ask." "There was no need, for I know the history of your family.
The sons of Forest-master Urich were so amused at hearing this that every morning while the stranger staid in the neighborhood they yelled as if being cruelly beaten, and the visitor published the article in which was mentioned the barbarous custom of the people of the Odenwald.
So you see that your family history is also mine, and the same blood runs in our veins, although we do not bear the same name. The old people of Odenwald have told me what their ancestors have told them of the forest-master, Otto Urich." "Mr. Heil, was he the forest-master who lived in the same forest-house where we live?" asked Franz. "Yes, the same log-building.
Forest-master Urich would often say in jest to his boys, 'Come now, and get your cudgeling, which is to serve you for the day." "Yes, Franz, that has ever since been one of the sayings in our neighborhood," laughed Mr. Heil, and Mr. Urich heartily enjoyed hearing the tradition.
Forest-master Urich was the first of the name in the Odenwald, and his son your great-grandfather was also my great-grandfather on his sister's side of the house. "Your great-grandfather was named Otto, and was an educated and cultured gentleman. Your great-grandmother was named Mary Beyer and was one of four sisters. Your grandfather, also named Otto, was the second son of the forest-master.
"Dear Uncle Braun," cried Fritz, "we are so glad to tell you that Pixy found a new uncle from England, and five hundred marks for the poor children's home. Now, wasn't it good that I brought him to Frankfort?" "It certainly was. And is this the new relation? Perhaps he is mine also," and he held out his hand to Mr. Urich, which was grasped cordially. As Mr. Heil and Mr.
"Yes, I will have time to go with you, and will then have time to take the evening train for Cassel." "You shall not lose any time by it," said Mr. Urich, "for I will take you directly to the depot from your sister's house." "And you can leave Uncle Braun at his own door," suggested Fritz. "Certainly I will, unless he will return with me and pass the evening."
Urich, finally, and went to the part of the ground where vehicles of all kinds were kept. "I have ordered an excursion carriage," he said to Mrs. Steiner, upon returning, "which will take us all to your door, if you will allow us the pleasure." "I accept the kindness gladly," replied Mrs. Steiner, "and hope that Brother Fritz can accompany us. He is on his way to Cassel."
Braun were cousins on their mother's side and descended from the Forest-master Urich, their relation to the Englishman was equal and they sat and conversed with hearty appreciation of each other's society, at the same time listening to the sweet music which floated out from the pavilion. "Excuse me a moment from your congenial company," said Mr.
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