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Updated: June 14, 2025
She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters. I was happy in the establishment of a modus vivendi which left me tolerably free from the harassing trifles of ceremonial and etiquette.
I discovered afterward without surprise that the stay with my relatives was added to my tour at Prince von Hammerfeldt's suggestion. Many men, or youths bordering on manhood, have seen their future brides in short frocks and unmitigated childhood, but they have not been aware of what was before them. I was at once amused and distressed; my humour was touched, but life's avenue seemed shortened.
"Because it's the king's pleasure," said I, smiling and holding out my hand to him. "Because I'm a friend to a friend," he said, as he took my hand. Then without another word he turned and walked out quickly. I heard him speak to Vohrenlorf in the outer room, and laugh loudly as he ran down the stairs. He had reminded me that I was a pupil of Hammerfeldt's.
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