I tended Minna at the Cure for three months with the utmost care, and in order to quiet her, I, during this period, broke off all intercourse with our neighbours; in my anxiety for her health I tried everything in my power to bring her to reason and to hold views befitting herself and her age.

" "Yes," called Minna from the bar.

Treat Minna with forbearance, but make her gradually understand how she now stands with me.