"The sun does that, it is shining right on it...."
"And then give me the green drops that Frau Dörr brought me. They always help me a little."
Lena did as she was asked and when the sick woman had taken the drops, she really seemed to be a little better and easier around her heart. She propped herself up with her hands and raised herself higher, and when Lena had put another cushion behind her back, she said:
"Has Franke been here lately?"
"Yes, he was here early to-day. He always stops to inquire before he goes to the factory."
"He is a very good man."
"Yes, he is that."
"And about the Conventiclers...."
"It may not be so bad. And I almost believe that he gets his good principles from them. Do you believe so?"
The old woman smiled. "No, Lena, they come from the good God. And one has them and another has not. I don't believe very much in learning and training.... And has not he said anything yet?"