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"In what manner, dear aunt," replied Gottlieb.
"Is it your custom when in your father's house to remain away all day
when young ladies are visiting your parents?"
"Nothing would have been thought about it if such had been the case. My
mother is not overfond of such strict principles of etiquette."
"That is to be regretted, for boys who have not been carefully guided,
rarely become gallant and well behaved young men; but we will say no
more on that subject."
"In that I concur."
"We will therefore confine ourselves to that subject to which an innate
knowledge guides us."
"That leads us back upon the same road."
"On the contrary, my young friend, if you will permit me to follow my
own course I will place you on the road to heaven."
"Are you sure, my dear Aunt, that you have discovered the right road?"
"Certainly, only think, a ton and a half of gold; beauty, amiability,
and a knowledge of cookery which excels that of Miss Nylander [The
author of a celebrated Swedish cook book.] herself!"
"But love, my dear aunt, is that not to be found in heaven?"
"O, yes, and it might have already made rapid progress if you had
assisted me in my first step towards the completion of my designs, by
remaining at home instead of running away.
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