CONTENTS. Expectations formed from their present advantages— Importance of exposing those whose misconduct brings disgrace on the class-Prejudice against Freedom from care a privilege-Contrast between a school mistress and private governess-Comparing our lot with that of others a means of thankfulness Rapid progress not to be expected-Right method of impressing duty-Sense of incompetence-Remedy for this Joining in the pursuits of pupils, the QUALIFICATIONS OF A GOVERNESS. Different qualifications required for different positions -External appearance and manner-Inquiries of Secrecy-Erroneous views of society—Maternal anxiety to be regarded-False notions corrected-that the governess cannot be the friend of the mother That she is degraded by the public help afforded— GOVERNESS LIFE. CHAPTER I. QUEEN'S COLLEGE. "Knowing men know little; teach them more, and they will know how little. The ignorant man is ignorant of his own ignorance; the wise man is aware of his: this, perhaps, is the main difference between them." THE GUESSES AT TRUTH. HE History of Governesses, including their trials, difficulties, and false position, has been recently brought forward in a small volume entitled "Mothers and Governesses." It was there asserted that unless remedial plans were adopted, their condition could never be improved. It was suggested that an asylum should be provided for those whose age and infirmities precluded them from further exertion, and that a College should be established in which ladies destined to become governesses should receive such an education as would qualify them to fulfil their important vocation. The public has met both these appeals. An asylum is built for the aged; and though its funds B |