"Made scare-crows of our weapons!" said Fritz. "It is certainly a shame!"
"No," said Paul, "it makes no difference. We found that they would be of no use to us on our travels or at Frankfort."
Franz embraced his father, then ran in the house, where he was joyously welcomed, as were Paul and Fritz when they hurried on to their homes.
Two days after, Mr. Heil returned and brought with him the satchel and also the bird cage in which was a fine singer, for he had visited the bird store and paid the difference between its cost and that of the mute one which Fritz had bought. The grater and tin trumpet were also appreciated by the recipients and the next morning Fritz was awakened from a sound sleep by a blast from the trumpet in the hands of his little brother.
The three went cheerfully to school that day, and their visit to
Frankfort long remained a well-spring of pleasure.