Wild Duck #2

Dear journal,
My father is a liar, a cheat. It shames me to be associated with him and I find that the correct choice of actions now would be to forever leave this house. Mother died here, and my connection with this family dies here, too. Now all I shall keep of this will be my name, my terrible, ugly name: Gregers Werle. What sort of man names his child such a horrid name? No matter, he has sinned and it is time for me to rectify what I can.
The only thing he seems to have gotten correct is his new relationship with Mrs. Sorby. She's a kind woman, but she thrives on attention, it seems, and her affinity with father's fortune is quite convenient. Anyway, at least they're honest with each other. They know everything, every bit of gossip, every rumor. I suppose that, for once, he is an honest man with pure intentions. His marriage will be real, unlike that of many I know.
It is time for me to help my old friend Hjalmar. His need is great, for his wife has been deceitful all these years and it is up to me to make their marriage real and pure. I must prove that not only my wretched father can accomplish such a feat.
Sincerely,
Gregers Werle