its way into many pockets."

"Yes, that is what makes me feel so badly about it. I tried to save
every penny of it and now it is gone! No wonder that you can feel
cheerful! you have your money, but I--"

At that moment his Aunt Fanny returned, and brought some cheer with her.

"While the police have no clue to the thief," she slid, "as no one saw
the theft committed, yet they will take every means to trap him. And
now, Fritz, don't grieve any more. You shall not feel the need of money
if I can help it, for when you want it you shall have it. Now we will
take the meat and other things to the table, but first I must fix Pixy's
plate."

This was done and Fritz carried it to the porch, then they took seats at
the table, their plates were filled and a dish of the pea-soup was at
each plate. The kind little hostess was glad to see that they ate
heartily and enjoyed their dinner. As she glanced at Fritz she said to
herself: "Thank goodness that it was his money that was lost instead of
his appetite. That would be a far worse loss than even his gold-piece."

Roast veal, potatoes, beans and lettuce disappeared like mist, and
before they arose from the table she said: "Boys, is your hunger
entirely satisfied?"

"Perfectly satisfied!" was the unanimous response.

"Oh, what a pity!" she said, as if reflecting.