the good supper.

The potatoes and liverwurst, both beautifully browned, were placed upon
the table, and all sat down.

"Did I set the table nicely, Aunt Fanny?" asked Fritz.

"Yes, very well indeed, except that you forgot the napkins. Please get
four out of that drawer, and then choose the places you wish," and she
took her own at the head of the table. Bowing her head she said in
reverent voice, "Dear Jesus, be our guest at this meal and at all our
meals. Bless the good food Thou hast given us, and receive our grateful
thanks. Amen."

"Now, my boys," she continued cordially, "you cannot fail being hungry,
and I hope you will eat heartily and if the meat and potatoes fail us,
we can make out with this good brown and white bread, and butter and new
milk and these stewed pears."

The boys were glad to obey and the viands disappeared like magic. Mrs.
Steiner had many questions to ask about her brother and his family but
would not disturb Fritz until he had finished supper. An old adage came
into her mind as she saw them eat, "When a sheep bleats you may be sure
he has no food in his mouth."

She was glad to see that they heartily enjoyed their supper, and when
finished she made a proposition. "You can rest while I put the place in
order for the night and then we will take a walk."

"Can I take Pixy?" asked Fritz eagerly.