He asked if she needed help, in a tone of genuine concern. He was older than her and taller than her, and no one would find it strange if he checked out that difficult law book on top of the library shelf. It wasn't just because he could reach it. It was also because he looked like someone who would be able to understand its contents.
So would she, she was sure of it. She didn't dedicate her life to studying law to be stumped by a mere book. And yes, maybe she needed help. She wanted to ask for help. It would be much simpler if she could. But she shouldn't need help. She was a capable young woman of thirteen and perfect. She should be able to do anything. He was insulting her, wasn't he? He thought he could fool her with that concerned act of his, but she was no fool. He's the fool. He's a foolish, condescending fool who took foolish pleasure in foolishly trying to lead girls-- no, women, like her astray. How dare he?! He must be punished!
Raising her hand, Franziska slapped the man in the face.
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So would she, she was sure of it. She didn't dedicate her life to studying law to be stumped by a mere book. And yes, maybe she needed help. She wanted to ask for help. It would be much simpler if she could. But she shouldn't need help. She was a capable young woman of thirteen and perfect. She should be able to do anything. He was insulting her, wasn't he? He thought he could fool her with that concerned act of his, but she was no fool. He's the fool. He's a foolish, condescending fool who took foolish pleasure in foolishly trying to lead girls-- no, women, like her astray. How dare he?! He must be punished!
Raising her hand, Franziska slapped the man in the face.