We say principally, in fact, that not particulars,
but, rather ideals, are above everything else on earth -
And therefore, nothing can come of this thing!"
With that I was broken. But I got collected myself:
"Herr Advisor and Frau Counsel!" I stammered,
"I know that I'm a miserable creature,
But don't dismiss me because of it!
You can see for yourselves, I'm still so young -
I promise you great improvement!
I will strive to fervently exert myself
and put right your discomfort -
And especially the thing with the character
will be finished in the promptest manner
to your full satisfaction!
Until today, you see, I had none,
But for a long time
I've been in negotiation for one -
and when you wish, good sir - by tomorrow
I can definitely obtain one!
--
The next morning I made a visit.
I only wore my third-best hat
and a pasty tie.
I also had a tiny fleck on my collar
as an outer sign of my good heart -
And under my arm, a blue book.
I swayed in the brightness of an aura
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