I shall certainly admire anybody who can bring her to rights." The director had marched up and down the room with restless steps.

Now he suddenly stood still.
"But good gracious!" he exclaimed, "there must certainly be a way to help a child of ten years.

Are there no means except chastisement to bring up a young creature like her?
What an abominable thought! I will not believe such a thing! Can you give me no advice?
What could I do?
Ladies surely know how to educate a little girl.

Something simply has to be done right away.

I am to blame for my neglect and for leaving her too long in the wrong hands.