For that purpose a very refined German lady came to the castle very soon after Leonore's arrival.
Only years afterwards I realized what a splendid teacher she had been.
"My godmother had arranged for me to share the studies with Leonore, and therefore I was to live all day at the castle as her companion, only returning in the evenings.

So we two girls spent all our time together, and in bad weather I also remained there for the night.

Leonore had a tremendous influence on me, and I am glad to say an influence for my good, for I was able to look up to her in everything.

Whatever was common or low was absolutely foreign to her noble nature.

This close companionship with her was not only the greatest enjoyment of my young years, but was the greatest of benefits for my whole life." "You certainly were lucky, mother," Mea exclaimed passionately.
"Yes, and Uncle Philip was lucky, too, to have two such nice friends," Bruno added.
"I realize that," the mother answered.