That is for his benefit, dear, and you must skilfully apply it.
Now about yourself.

My dear Susie, there was something in your letter that did not please me.

You speak of a visit from the Rev.Mr.Stoker, and of his kind, brotherly treatment, his cordiality of behavior, and his asking you to visit him in his study.

I am very glad to hear you say that you "don't seem to like him." He is very familiar, it seems to me, for so new an acquaintance.

What business had he to be laying his hand on your shoulder?
I should like to see him try these free-and-easy ways in my presence! He would not have taken that liberty, my dear! No, he was alone with you, and thought it safe to be disrespectfully familiar.
I want you to maintain your dignity always with such persons, and I beg you not to go to the study of this clergyman, unless some older friend goes with you on every occasion, and sits through the visit.