Of course, Lotta, we must prevent it." "But how?
Her father will do whatever she bids him." "Father Jerome would do anything for me." "Father Jerome can do little or nothing if she has the bit between her teeth," said Lotta.

"She is as obstinate as a mule when she pleases.

She is not like other girls.

You cannot frighten her out of anything." "I'll try, at least," said Madame Zamenoy.
"Yes, we can try," said Lotta.
"Would not the mayor help us--that is, if we were driven to go to that ?" "I doubt if he could do anything.

He would be afraid to use a high hand.