In hard times by charles dickens, mr. gradgrind is depicted as protective and respectful rigid and narrow-minded innovative and ambitious worldly and clever

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He finally said, “what else should i wish for but eternal happiness, and that we two, as long as we live, may be healthy and have every day our daily bread; for the third wish, i do not know what to have.” the lord suggested that the man might want a new house. the poor man said that it would be nice to have that. the lord left and the couple was soon surprised to see a brand new house where their old house once stood.(sources used:   )sorry, wouldn't normally need to look something up, but your question wasn't exactly complete. this is the correct answer though! ~hope this !