“What is right about it? I should do my best not to anger anyone.” “Why?” I am flummoxed. My face grows hot, and for some reason I cannot comprehend, I think I may cry. “Because it is bad. Are we not all taught that as children? If I have made someone angry, then I have done something wrong. We should endeavor to bring happiness into the lives of those around us.” Carmilla yawns. “That is quite boring. What of bringing happiness to yourself?” “I … That is not—that is a selfish way of thinking, to only concern oneself with one’s own happiness.” “The people you endeavor to make happy—they are
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