I had no money. There was a money box that my mother kept for me,
with a couple of ten and five pfennig pieces inside which I received from my uncle when he paid us a visit, or from similar sources.
I had nothing else. At that age I received no pocket-money at all. “I have nothing,” I said sadly.
“I have no money at all. But I’ll give you everything I have. I’ve got a book about red Indians, and also soldiers, and a compass.
I’ll get that for you.” But Kromer only screwed up his evil mouth, and spat on the ground.
“Quit your jawing,” he said commandingly. “You can keep your old trash yourself.
A compass! Don’t make me angry, d’you hear? And hand over the money!”
“But I haven’t any. I never get money. I can’t help it.”
“Very well, then, you’ll bring me the two marks in the morning. I shall wait for you in the market after school.
That’s all. If you don’t bring any money, look out!” “Yes; but where shall I get it, then?
Good Lord! if I haven’t any——” “There’s enough money in your house. That’s your business.
To-morrow after school, then. And I tell you: If you don’t bring it——”
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