Had this thought entered my head downstairs in the entry I should probably, to be honest, have omitted my little fairy tale and let matters take their course.

St.Clare ought to have protected her future votary.

Besides, it pleases the arrogant little lady to show me as plainly as possible, on every occasion, that I am a horror to her.

Let those who will accept such insults.

My Christianity does not go far enough to offer her the right cheek too.