I shall take you to a boarding school in town, where you can be with many other children and young girls.

You will have the chance to learn many things from them and to make friends with many.
You will be sure to change there, then you can return to bring your father joy.

I cannot enjoy you now, for I do not know what ails you.
It may be better after you get some education.

I expect to take you away next week." Cornelli's face became snow white from sudden terror.

First she uttered no sound, but soon she burst into violent tears.
"Oh, Papa," she sobbed, "leave me at home! I'll be good.