Mitzi sniffed to drive away her tears. Then she jumped upon a bench. From there she could look down upon the people. And Mitzi Toymaker began to make a speech!
"Ladies and gentlemen," she began.
Fritz thought his sister looked like a little leader. Her head was thrown back. Her two plump legs were wide apart. Her arms were folded. Fritz had to smile.
"I am glad, ladies and gentlemen," Mitzi said, "that you liked my brother's playing. Come back again tomorrow afternoon, and Fritz will give another concert!"
The people clapped their hands and shouted, "Hoch (hōk´)!" which is like "Hurrah."
Then some one called out, "What can you do, little girl?"
Mitzi gave the speaker a quick glance.
"I can do this," she said; whereupon she stood on her head.