“I can see it is going to be difficult,” replied Tasia slowly, “to make you understand, my dear Papa, that I have no intention of obeying you!”
He parted his lips to speak but she went on quickly,
“I am very grateful for all you have ever done for me, and for making Mama extremely happy, even in the last year when she was so desperately ill. At the same time I intend to choose my own husband.”
“I have already told you, Tasia, that is something I will not allow. Let me remind you again that the law is on my side, as I am your legal Guardian and you are underage. If you disobey me, then I can make things very difficult for you.”
“In what way?” she responded defiantly.
He thought for a moment.
“I can easily alter my will for one thing, although it is something I would be very distres
