Eynhardt to the Lutzowstrasse. If Paul came alone he was mortified
to see a shadow pass over Malvine's face, and he was forced to
listen to a string of inquiries after his friend. He had been
conscious for a long time that he must try to reconcile himself to
this condition of things, and if he felt himself rebelling, he
reminded himself he must have patience and wait, trying to console
himself with the thought that Malvine's enthusiasm was only on her
side--Wilhelm's demeanor seemed to show that he did not guess what
was going on in the girl's mind. His manner was courteous and
friendly, but there was really no difference between his demeanor
toward Frau Brohl and toward the young girl. While Malvine blushed
and became confused when he entered the room, Wilhelm, on his side,
spoke to the grandmother, mother, and daughter with exactly the same
pleasant smile, and his hand rested not a moment longer in Malvine's
than in that of her grandmother. On his side there was evidently
nothing to dread. He felt he had a defender and support in Frau
Brohl. The old lady kept a sharp lookout on her little world with
her dim-sighted eyes. She noticed that Malvine was unable to
withstand the charm which Wilhelm exercised over her, and she could
not bring herself to be angry with the girl.
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