Which knew all in a better, clearer way than I myself? Demian gave me a powerful slap on the shoulder.
“That’s right then. I thought so. Now just one question more: Do you know the name of the boy who has just gone away?”
I sank back, he had the key to my secret, this secret which twisted back inside me as if it did not want to see the light.
“What sort of a fellow? There was no one there, except myself.” He laughed. “Don’t be afraid to tell me,” said he laughingly.
“What’s his name?” I whispered: “Do you mean Frank Kromer?” He nodded contentedly.
“Bravo! You’re a smart chap, we shall be good friends yet.”
But now I must tell you something else: this Kromer, or whatever his name is, is a nasty fellow.”
His face tells me he’s a rascal! What do you think?”
“Oh yes,” I sobbed out, “he is nasty, he’s a devil! But he mustn’t know anything!”
“For God’s sake, he mustn’t know anything. D’you know him? Does he know you?”
“Don’t worry! He’s gone, and he doesn’t know me—not yet. But I should like to make his acquaintance. He goes to the public school?”
“Yes.” “In which standard?” “In the fifth. But don’t say anything to him! Please, don’t say anything to him!”
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