Then a gentleman carrying a violin case hoisted the Pied Piper upon his shoulder. He walked over with the Pied Piper to where the toy maker stood.
"Sir," said the violin-case gentleman, "I believe this is your son."
Mr. Toymaker was so amazed that he could only nod his head.
The gentleman went on, "Your son's playing has made us all very happy. We followed his music just as the children of long ago followed the Pied Piper of Hamelin."
"HERE IS YOUR SON!"
The people began to laugh and cheer and call for more music.
But Mr. Violin-Case said, "The concert is over. Now I am going to see Mr. Toymaker alone."
When the people had left, Mr. Violin-Case and Mr. Toymaker went into the wagon together. There they stayed for quite a long time.
Outside, Mrs. Toymaker drew her children close to her.