“First the laddie has a few words to say to GreGerde and Olga,” said MacDonald as he removed his hat and looked at Lorenz to make sure that Lorenz removed his hat also.
His aunt was standing by the living room door and Lorenz approached her. His tongue felt twice as thick as normal, but somehow he stammered out the words. “Tante GreGerde, ah"m sorry ah called y"all Tante, uh I mean that other name, but, well, ah smelled the candy and ah remembered. We always fought over yore candy "cause it was so good.”
GreGerde straightened and a pleased smile came onto her face. “You remembered? But you vere, were so little.” For the first time, she looked glad to see him. She reached up and patted his cheek. “After prayers, you will have to tell me if it"s as good as ever.”
She turned to the rest. “
