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After that, the three of them left the flat together, which was

something they had not done for months, and took the tram out to

the open country outside the town. They had the tram, filled with

warm sunshine, all to themselves. Leant back comfortably on their

seats, they discussed their prospects and found that on closer

examination they were not at all bad-until then they had never

asked each other about their work but all three had jobs which

were very good and held particularly good promise for the future.

The greatest improvement for the time being, of course, would be

achieved quite easily by moving house; what they needed now was a

flat that was smaller and cheaper than the current one which had

been chosen by Gregor, one that was in a better location and,

most of all, more practical. All the time, Grete was becoming

livelier. With all the worry they had been having of late her

cheeks had become pale, but, while they were talking, Mr. and

Mrs.