The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12
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The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12
German literature -- 19th century -- Translations into English; German literature -- 20th century -- Translations into English
"Yes, you dare say that. But how about us? We physicians are
unavoidably confronted with the question, might there, perhaps, not
have been some fewer graves here? However, most gracious Lady, I am
satisfied with you and my only complaint is that you will not listen
to anything about Ems. For your catarrhal affections--"
Effi remained silent.
"Ems would work miracles. But as you don't care to go there--and I
understand your reasons--drink the water here. In three minutes you
can be in the Prince Albrecht Garden, and even if the music and the
costumes and all the diversions of a regular watering-place promenade
are lacking, the water itself, you know, is the important thing."
Effi was agreed, and Rummschüttel took his hat and cane, but stepped
once more to the window. "I hear people talking about a plan to
terrace the Hill of the Holy Cross. God bless the city government!
Once that bare spot yonder is greener--A charming apartment! I could
almost envy you--By the way, gracious Lady, I have been wanting for a
long time to say to you, you always write me such a lovely letter.
Well, who wouldn't enjoy that? But it requires an effort each time.
Just send Roswitha for me."
"Just send Roswitha for me," Rummschüttel had said. Why, was Roswitha
at Effi's? Instead of being on Keith Street was she on Königgrätz
Street? Certainly she was, and had been for a long time, just as long
as Effi herself had been living on Königgrätz Street. Three days
before they moved Roswitha had gone to see her dear mistress and that
was a great day for both of them, so great that we must go back and
tell about it.
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