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— That’s exactly right. It’s just sad that dear Eilhard doesn’t understand this and rashly believes that his sarcastic gratitude will have any effect on my mental balance. — Gregor put the letter back in the envelope, deftly twirled it between his fingers, and put it in his waistcoat pocket. — However, it is not right to judge members of one’s own family, so I ask you to forget what you heard. Tell me instead how you are doing after winning the competitions.