"Hans, I wonder why Anna doesn't believe in the Nisser," said Greta. "You believe in them, don't you?"
"Of course I do, Greta." Hans was quiet and thoughtful for a minute, and then a merry twinkle came into his eyes. "Before Anna goes back to Copenhagen, she will believe in the Nisser, too."
"What do you mean, Hans?" Greta knew that her brother had some kind of mischief in mind.
"I mean just that. She will believe in the Nisser just as strongly as you and I believe in them."
"I don't see how you're going to convince her, Hans."
"I'm not going to convince her, Greta. The Nisser themselves will do that." Greta begged and begged, but Hans would not explain. "Just wait and you'll find out, Greta." And Hans started off toward his boat, whistling to Chouse to come along.
CHAPTER VI
DINNER AT VOSBORG CASTLE
"The carriage should be here any minute now." Greta ran to the window again to look down the road.