"Yes, that I will," said Walpurga.
CHAPTER XIV.
"I want to ask a favor of you," said Walpurga to Countess Irma, the next day. "Always tell me frankly whenever I do anything wrong."
"Quite willingly; but, in return, you must always tell me when I--"
"Then I've something on my heart, this very moment."
"Speak out."
"Some time when we're alone together, I will."
"Pray, dear Kramer, would you oblige me by retiring for a few moments?"
Mademoiselle Kramer went into the adjoining room, and Walpurga could not help feeling astonished when she observed how, in the palace, people were pushed hither and thither, just like so many chairs.
"And now, what is it?" inquired the countess.