If I wind up being disappointed in them, I can always side with Father and Mother.
But if not, I can try to change their attitude. And if that doesn't work, I'll have to stick with my own opinions and judgment.
I'll take every opportunity to speak openly to Mrs. van D. about our many differences and not be afraid
-- despite my reputation as a smart aleck -- to offer my impartial opinion.
I won't say anything negative about my own family, though that doesn't mean I won't defend them if somebody else does,
and as of today, my gossiping is a thing of the past.
Up to now I was absolutely convinced that the van Daans were entirely to blame for the quarrels, but now I'm sure the fault was largely ours.
We were right as far as the subject matter was concerned,
but intelligent people (such as ourselves!) should have more insight into how to deal with others.
I hope I've got at least a touch of that insight, and that I'll find an occasion to put it to good use. Yours, Anne
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1944
Dearest Kitty, A very strange thing has happened to me. (Actually, “happened” isn't quite the right word.)
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