Translations:Minette Blaufuß (Da VII 4)/6/en

My father was everything in this institution: housefather, teacher, and manager of the estate. My mother was responsible for all the housekeeping and the girls’ education. They were assisted by several male and female helpers. It was a life full of toil and work, trouble and annoyance with these mostly quite depraved boys and girls. In addition, there was the constant worry about the means for maintaining the institution; since it was financed by voluntary contributions, one had to constantly knock on doors and beg for money. Most of the time, my father was also responsible for this task. As my parents were in the best years of their lives, they overcame these difficulties with ease.