To-morrow I’ll whistle for you, and then we can talk more about it.”
When he had gone, a glimpse of the meaning of his request dawned on me.
I was still quite a child, but I knew by hearsay that boys and girls, when they were somewhat older,
did things which were forbidden, things of a secret and scandalous nature.
And now I should also have to—it was suddenly quite clear to me how monstrous it was!
I immediately resolved never to do that. But I scarcely dared think of what would happen in that case and how Kromer would revenge himself on me.
A new torment began, I had not yet been tortured enough. I walked disconsolately across the empty square, my hands in my pockets.
Fresh torments, a new servitude! Suddenly a fresh, deep voice called to me.
I was terrified and began to run on. Someone ran after me, a hand gripped me from behind.
It was Max Demian. I let myself be taken prisoner. I surrendered.
“It’s you?” I said uncertainly. “You frightened me so!”
He looked at me, and never had his glance been more like that of an adult, of a superior and penetrating person.
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