I answered her that that never would happen; she should never again speak of such a thing.

She did not say another word, nor did she complain--that was not her way.

I thought all was past and settled, but found it safer to stop the lessons, and I dismissed the instructor.

The same evening my daughter asked me, whether I could ever in my life change my opinion.

'Never in my life,' I said, 'that is as sure as my military honor'.