pleasure of doing good. Be kind enough to write to Jenny what I have said. I am just coming back from searching for her in Prague and in her native place—at all in vain. Now that our child is here, I feel more satisfied. Do not be afraid of my mother; if the worse come to the worst, I am here.”
“I am not afraid about myself, sir, but about Pepíc̓ek. For his sake be careful, and do not step beyond the bounds prescribed to you by your rank and family ties. I hope to God that sunshine will follow the rain, and ease come after trouble!”
“I shall remember your good advice, dear friend; but there are certain bounds—Let us part, however, for the present. Though I am not allowed to go to Záluz̓í this time, my heart at least, reverend sir, follows you here.”
They shook hands heartily, and parted in opposite directions.
