She crossed the street and approached the people. She felt certain that they must be Americans or English, for she had watched many like them. She decided to show how well she could speak English.
"Gute day," said Mitzi.
"Why, hello, little Gretchen!" said a jolly-looking man.
"I be Mitzi," said the little girl, with a short bow. "I will show you to the church."
The people laughed.
The jolly man said, "You wish to show us to the church? Very well. I think the church will be pleased to see us."
Mitzi took the travelers through the church. She talked a great deal, and sometimes they could not understand what she said. Nevertheless when they came out they gave her some coins. Mitzi put the coins in her pocket and bowed again.
"Danke (dän´kẽ). Danke," she said; which means "Thanks. Thanks."
The man said, "You are a good guide, and the church seemed very glad to meet us."
"Yes, ma'am," said Mitzi.