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May I walk with Herr Pastor a bit of the way?

With pleasure; I'm partial to company.

I should like to consult you

Heraus! Go ahead!

You see here before you a good sort of man. The laws of the state I have strictly observed, Have made no acquaintance with fetters or bolts;— But it happens at times that one misses one's footing And stumbles

Ah yes; that occurs to the best of us.

Now these trifles you see

Only trifles?

Yes; From sinning en gros[1] I have ever refrained.

Oh then, my dear fellow, pray leave me in peace;—