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And if people could get no potatoes, they must die of hunger, which was then perhaps the best part of the history of life." On her side, Mrs. Gunilla bethought herself that she would willingly live. "Our Lord God," she said, "would take care that people had potatoes!" and then she looked with an expression of cordial sympathy on the troubled and distressed countenances of the young girls.
Elise thanked her cordially, but must decline this offer; her daughters, she said, must learn betimes to moderate their desires to their means. "Yes, yes," said Mrs. Gunilla, "but I must tell you, my dear friend, there is no rule without its exception, and if any trifles are wanted, so think on me." Mrs.
Notwithstanding all this, there was a certain air about Mrs. Gunilla which carried off all; and with her character, rank, property, and consideration, she was haute volée, spite of torn gown and snuff-beflecked ribbons, and had great influence among the best society of the city. There was in Mrs.
Mrs. Gunilla herself lived in such a remembrance: she knew it not, but after the death of her husband the dark pictures of his suffering vanished more and more, and his own form, purified by patience and suffering, rose continually higher in its noble glorification; it beamed into her soul, and her soul became brightened thereby.
"Heart's-dearest, we should take care on that very account; one should take care of one's head as well as one's heart; one should take care of that, or it may go still more awry than it now is with us! He, he, he, he but listen to me, my friend," said Mrs. Gunilla, suddenly becoming very grave: "I will tell you one thing, and that is "
Gunilla went to the window, and sent a little greeting towards the sun, whose beams, glancing through the trees of the opposite churchyard, seemed to salute her in return. "It looks as if one should have a fine day to-morrow," said Mrs. Gunilla to herself, gently, and looking very happy. People place youth and age opposite to each other, as the light and shade in the day of life.
As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail. Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend. "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially. "Now, how does the little lady? somewhat pale? somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
Gunilla assured Elise, that if her children paid attention to this picture, it would certainly develop and fashion their ideas of the human soul.
After this, in the circle of her friends she was accustomed to be called Mrs. Gunilla; which freedom we also shall sometimes take with her here. Shortly after her marriage, and in consequence of cold, her husband became a sad invalid.
I confess that it is the anxiety for the bringing up of my daughters which ever makes me uneasy, and which lies so heavy on my heart this very day. I distrust my own ability my own artistical skill, rightly to form their minds rightly to unfold them." "Ah, education, education!" said Mrs. Gunilla, angrily; "people are everlastingly crying out now for education.
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