"
"And he shall not wait long," replied Gottlieb. "I have accomplished
greater undertakings than that in my time."
"Ah, ha," sneered Mrs. Ulrica, "you speak boldly, boy. I am
astonished."
"If any one should be astonished, I am the person."
"Indeed!"
"I come to relatives who at first welcomed me cordially. My affections
attached themselves to my kind friends, for it is a necessary quality
for me to be grateful; but suddenly everything is changed, and I am
treated like a school boy, whom you must curb, or else fear that he
might commit some folly. To this description of guardianship I have not
been accustomed, and as it is not my desire to submit to your control, I
must beg you, Aunt Ulrica, not to attempt to govern me in this manner,
for I assure you that your efforts will always be fruitless."
"Foolish boy! You forget that I could be useful to you; could smooth
your path by my wealth and influence."
"I do not forget it, and I should have been very happy to have been able
to retain your good will; but at the price of my liberty of thought and
action, I do not desire your favor.
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