He presented one
hand to Magde, and the other to old Mr. Lonner, who exclaimed with
glistening eyes:
"Welcome, welcome, Mr. Gottlieb. Ragnar intended to write you to-day,
and I just told Magde we are able to discharge one part of our debt, but
the other can never be repaid."
"Enough, enough, good father Lonner, I too was influenced by a selfish
motive--but pardon me, where is Nanna?"
"She has gone to fish with Ragnar and little Conrad," said Magde, who
had already manufactured an urn of coffee, "but they will soon return."
"Aha! is Mate Lonner at home. Then I can become acquainted with him."
"_Captain_ Lonner, next spring at least, Mr. Gottlieb," said Magde,
proudly.
"Crown Secretary, now, instead of Mr. Gottlieb, if you please, Mrs.
Lonner."
"So soon?"
"Yes, eight days ago I received the appointment; but my _great_ fortune
will come next spring, for then I hope to have a little house of my
own."
"Yes, and perhaps a housekeeper too," added Magde.
"Possibly."
At this reply Magde cast a secret glance towards her father, which he
returned.
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