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however, he called off the marriage, and that is when I realized how the power of love works miracles
that gave me more chance to show her affection.
Agnes desired and loved me and she rebelled against Arnolphe. She is not happy for being uneducated
making her ignorant and stupid and had much resentment towards Arnolphe for isolating her from the
world. Even though she behaves stupid by taking everything literally, I love her and she gives it back.
However, Arnolphe’s desire to have a faithful wife did not succeed and I feel compassion for him for
being ridiculous.
As my dear friend, you reading this to understand the situation that I am in. There is nothing stopping
me from holding onto my sweet Agnes even if Arnolphe is also trying to win her. Arnolphe was
ridiculous enough to believe she has agreed to marry her and later tried to forbid her from seeing me
by quickly wanting to marry her soon.
It has pained me that Arnolphe hurt Agnes by making her ignorant and uneducated with a ridiculous
intention of saving himself to have a faithful wife. My friend, I believe this is not a solution because no
matter effort one can put, innocence and ignorance is not always a path to successful marriage.
I am not saying that you approve my relationship with Agnes, this is personal, and I do not feel
betrayed because she truly loves and desires me. By assessing the importance of the relationship, I
adore her and it is of was of no use of Arnolphe to protect her by making her stupid. Agnes has left
flames of hope in my heart. I do not consider giving up because I believe in love. I do not need to worry
as I have you in these times I need to be understood because my dearest friend you understand.
Regards
Horace.
