As soon as the announcement was made, the waiter told the proprietor of Mr. Heil’s request and he came immediately to hear what he wished to say.

“I will announce the finding of it as soon as the band has finished this number; and I am sure the owner will be rejoiced to hear it for he is much concerned at the loss of the papers,” said the proprietor, “and I am glad for his sake.”

“And please say that the pocketbook was found by Pixy,” requested Fritz.

The proprietor promised and hurried away and soon the little party heard the announcement that a pocketbook answering the description given had been found by young Mr. Pixy from the Odenwald.  The boys could scarcely restrain their laughter to hear that Pixy had been honored with the title of “Mr.” and they clustered about him, toyed with his ears and his curly mane, until the dog wondered what he had done that they should laugh at him.

The Englishman quickly made his way to the group and said with warmth, as he clasped the hand of Mr. Heil, “I have heard of the Odenwald, and will from this time hold it in grateful remembrance, knowing that in that retired place are just and honorable people, and that Mr. Pixy is one of them.”

Mr. Heil and his sister could scarcely restrain their smiles at hearing this, and were about to enlighten him as to who found the pocketbook and how it happened when he looked around at the three boys.

“Now tell me,” he said, “which of the three is Mr. Pixy?”

“No one of them; it was our dog that found your pocketbook and his name is Pixy.”

“Your dog!  Now how shall I reward him?  Will you please tell me your name?”

“Yes, my name is Frederick Heil, and in reply to your first question, I will say that my dog does not need anything, although I thank you for your kind wish to reward him.”

“Pray, Mr. Heil, accept this five hundred marks to use to the advantage of your dog in any way you think best.”

“Please excuse me,” replied Mr. Heil.  “There is no way that I can think of that it could be used for Pixy.  He really needs nothing.”

“But, my friend, please respect my wish to express my gratitude in the only way I can.  You cannot know what the finding of these papers has been to me.  You will do me the greatest of favors if you will tell me if there is any way that you can use this money.”

“I believe you fully and will tell you where your five hundred marks would do more good than can be told.  In my neighborhood has been founded a home and school for poor children.  It is but a short distance from my home, and every day at noon our Pixy goes to the schoolyard to play with the children.  The matron calls him her black servant, for he is so helpful in caring for the children.  If you will give the five hundred marks to the school, Pixy shall take it to it, and there will be great joy over the gift, for we have a hard struggle to keep up supplies for the home.”