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 men home; all this arrangement, he said. was no use, led nowhere, and altogether had no sense.

A magnificent day, a truly magnificent day. How happy were these people, all these strange people in the streets today, how solemnly the trams clattered; whatever can it be that is in the air, in the sky, upon these old, grimy houses! Everything was so happy, everything so festively joyful. You are right,—enjoy yourselves, life is really beautiful after all.

The engineer was waiting in the corridor. Aha, for his inheritance. Well, he shall receive it. Blanket, pillow, linen,—there it is for you, poor fellow; outside, the sun is so golden, happiness is also golden and warm, perhaps these trifles will give you at least a little of what my spirit contains in such abundant measure. He beamed and carried the things off into his cell,—good luck to you.

Kranz also came to say goodbye.

"Kranz, good fellow, thanks for everything. I shan't forget you. And have you anybody there, outside, whom I could help?"

"Nobody. I am alone. But if you would like to do something, send me a postcard here. It will be a souvenir for me" and he dashed out of the room.

Papa Declich was sad. Papa Declich,—a revederci. We shall see each other again and, I hope, soon. They'll release you too, this folly can't last for ever.

They all surrounded me. They wanted me to say a few more words to them.

Good: "Dear criminals!" I comforted and admonished them, pointed to the door through which lead the way out. I pointed myself out to them as an example, and urged them to imitate me. They laughed mournfully and nodded. Mr. Fels ordered Karl to