The words echoed in two disturbed hearts until the gate of the Kloster was reached.
CHAPTER VIII
MATTHEW MAKES HIS CHOICE
After stabling his horses Matthew came into the house. One would have thought that any lad would have found the prospect of Ellen on one side of Dr. Levis's desk and the doctor on the other more attractive than the furniture of a bedroom. But Matthew started up the stairs.
"Matthew!" called his father.
Matthew returned obediently to the doorway. He was fast approaching his father's height and promised to be as tall as Grandfather Milhausen.
"Won't you join us?"
Matthew said he thought not; he believed that he would go to bed.
"I hate going to bed," remarked Ellen. Between her and Matthew matters were not yet straightened out, but she was hopeful of a gentle answer.