344 Hans Brinker

The earth is not so. very large: I will devote every day of
my life to the search. Mother can spare me now. You are
rich, mynheer: send me where you will.”

Gretel began to cry. It was right for Hans to go; but
how could they ever live without him ?

 

HANS AND THE MEESTER.

Dr. Boekman made no reply, neither did he push Hans
away. His eyes were fixed anxiously upon Raff Brinker.
Suddenly he lifted the watch, and with trembling eagerness