even in the middle of the most interesting passage.
HIST. D'UNE AME, CH. IV
I had accustomed myself never to
complain when anything of mine was
taken away; and when unjustly blamed
I chose rather to remain silent than to
defend myself.
HIST. D'UNE, AME, CH. I
I was ten years old the day that my
Father told Céline he was going to let
her have lessons in painting; I was by,
and envied her. Then Papa said to
me: "And you, my little queen, would
it give you pleasure too to learn drawing?"
I was just going to respond with
a very gladsome yes, when Marie made
the remark that I had not the same taste
for it as Céline. At once she gained the
day; and I, thinking that here was a
good opportunity of offering a grand
sacrifice to Jesus, said not a word. So
eager was my desire to learn drawing
that now I still wonder how I had the
fortitude to remain silent.
HIST. D'UNE AME, CH. VIII
