The High Calling. Charles M. Sheldon

of Helen on Walter's dresser. "Somehow I feel a little afraid of her. I don't believe I'll get along very well. Does she talk German? I feel a little more at my ease if I can talk what you call small talk in my own language."

      "No, I don't believe Helen knows enough German to talk it intelligently. But you needn't be afraid of her. She is interested in your coming as all the family are and she has asked me several questions about you," said Walter, not venturing to tell Bauer what the questions were.

      "Is that so?" said Bauer, looking pleased. Then after a moment he added,

      "It's awfully good of you to ask me to your home. I won't forget it."