Patrice will make a Man out of You! (patrice_) wrote,
Lucia.
I know that it wasn't. I cannot imagine what Do you feel as if she is struggling since Father's death? I wonder if it isn't the best for her to spend so much time with Mother. The French have different notions of
If Father were here he could allow her the freedom and I am certain he would have done so, but she also lived under Father's roof and watchful eye. She does not live under mine, but as her brother and her eldest male relative her happiness and security is my responsibility. I should have taken the situation under control long before now. There are not so many young men her age and I would rather not have to look abroad if it is not necessary.