The process of realizing our ideas
is always full of surprises and disappointments, like the performing of
a play or the developing of a photograph.
Elsje awaited me, with everything in readiness that the little house
could offer of comfort and of cheer - and best of all, with eager
interest in that which stirred my heart so deeply. She knew that this
was my first stroke in the campaign and she participated in it, with
all her soul, as I gratefully read by her looks and her attitude when I
came home.
"How was it?" she asked.
"So, so! dearest. - I did what I could. But I do not know whether I
said just what I should have to make the most impression. It isn't
enough to say the right thing, but one must say it in such a way and so
often that it makes an impression and takes effect. You can never do
that all at once. But nevertheless I am not dissatisfied with my first
attack."
And I told her how my words had been received.
"You dear, good man! You do your best so faithfully. If only they knew
what I know, how good you are, and how sincere your intentions.
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