I agree with you that children should be brought up in a strict and orderly way, because they might otherwise start on the wrong road, and nobody loves such children.
But Loneli is not that kind at all.

There is no child in Nolla whom I would rather see with my own." Apollonie's honest face glowed anew.

"That is my greatest consolation," she said, "and I need it.

Many say to me that an old woman like me is not able to bring up and manage a little child.

If you once were obliged to say to me that I had spoiled my grandchild, I should die of shame.
But I know that the matter is still well, as long as you like to see the child together with yours.