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ladies and their host appeared punctually and dinner was served at once.
“Where is your daughter? Does she not come to supper, too?” asked Miss Dorner.
“Yes, of course. Do you know where she is, Miss Mina?” the father asked.
At that moment the door opened and Cornelli, with cheeks aglow, ran into the room. She sat down quickly at her seat.
“Did you creep through a hedge?” the cousin asked her.
“No, I was in the hen house,” replied Cornelli.
“That is no reason to look the way you do. Go to your room first and have your hair combed by Miss Mina. She will also give you some soap, for this is quite necessary.”
Cornelli glanced at her father. This was something new and she waited for his approval.
“Quickly, Cornelli! Why do you hesitate?” he admonished her. “You have to obey your cousin absolutely, for she is taking my place now. I hope that everybody here understands that clearly,” he added with a glance at Miss Mina.
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