6/33 They could quickly begin a business in which they might help each other and make some money. If your boy is going to study, it will be a long time before he can be independent." The parson's widow looked sadly in front of her without saying a word. I am only speaking in your and your children's interest," the gentleman began again. "I am very sorry not to have met your daughters, for they would soon have agreed with me, if they had heard my reasons. Nowadays young people understand quite well what it means to make one's way easily and advantageously. |