“Don’t forget what Father said,” and away she went.

Outside she met Iotza, and passed him in such a hurry that she did not hear his greeting.

“Well, Sandu, what did Ana want in the workshop?” he asked as he threw his apron behind a vat.

“Nothing,” replied Sandu, who was disappointed at not talking longer with Ana.

“Nothing? Well, well! Listen, have you turned the skins?”

“I have.”

“Have you filled the boiler with water?”

“Yes, I have.”

“How much have you put? You have not filled it! Bring two more bucketfuls.”

“How can you pour two more bucketfuls in when it does not hold more than one?”