Sorry as I am to say it, Frederick, I have to tell you that the child's disposition is so terribly obstinate one can hardly do anything with her.

The more we fought against it and tried to bring her on the right path, the worse it got and the more she would insist on having her way.
"What have we not said against this terrible disfigurement! And all for nothing! The more we said, the more Cornelli would pull her hair into her eyes.

So I gave it up, for I saw that only physical punishment would help in such a case and I wanted to leave that to you; I did not come into your house for that.

I do not even dare to decide if that would help.

I have really never in all my life seen such a stubborn child.