"You do not know this man," he threw in, "you do not know his knavery, Sir! I had a daughter, an only child; I had lost my wife soon after marriage; the child was all in all to me.

She was the sunshine of my house, beautiful as few, always joyous, amiable to everyone and full of talents.

She had a voice which delighted everyone; it was my joy.

I had her instructed in the house, also in music.

Then, a young teacher came and settled in the town, near which my estate lies.