8/34 She did not show the slightest sign of pleasure at my coming and has not said a single word since then. She has hardly even looked at me and only sits there as if her existence were a real misfortune--I cannot stand it. What has happened to the child ?" In his excitement Mr.Hellmut jumped up and paced about the room. "We have both tried to teach her good manners, for we found that she lacked them sadly. We did it chiefly on your account. |