Governess life, by the author of 'Memorials of two sisters'. |
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... lessons . A Library for reference is in the course of form- ation , and maps and other facilities for improve- ment are provided . Ladies are appointed as visitors , who are present in rotation , to see that the regulations of the Col ...
... lessons . A Library for reference is in the course of form- ation , and maps and other facilities for improve- ment are provided . Ladies are appointed as visitors , who are present in rotation , to see that the regulations of the Col ...
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... are popularly known by the name of lessons , the sub- jects of which they are obliged to prepare , and not only lectures delivered by the professor to his class . 10 CHAPTER II . Q ERRORS OF GOVERNESSES . " QUEEN'S COLLEGE . 9.
... are popularly known by the name of lessons , the sub- jects of which they are obliged to prepare , and not only lectures delivered by the professor to his class . 10 CHAPTER II . Q ERRORS OF GOVERNESSES . " QUEEN'S COLLEGE . 9.
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... lessons , though all important as a general rule , is not unfrequently adhered to as a mere manifestation of self import- ance when a different arrangement might have admitted of some gratification to the pupils , which they must ...
... lessons , though all important as a general rule , is not unfrequently adhered to as a mere manifestation of self import- ance when a different arrangement might have admitted of some gratification to the pupils , which they must ...
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... lessons is fixed in which a language or science may be ac- quired , and a mental Pepin's digester kindly pro- vided for the use of the pupils . Ladies are thus got up as governesses in a given space of time , and having never had a ...
... lessons is fixed in which a language or science may be ac- quired , and a mental Pepin's digester kindly pro- vided for the use of the pupils . Ladies are thus got up as governesses in a given space of time , and having never had a ...
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... Lessons are either hurried over or omitted , or allowed to be done in so slovenly a manner , that they would be better left undone altogether . It is a positive fact that this system is often carried on habitually , without the parent ...
... Lessons are either hurried over or omitted , or allowed to be done in so slovenly a manner , that they would be better left undone altogether . It is a positive fact that this system is often carried on habitually , without the parent ...
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Page 35 - And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body...
Page 31 - TEACH me, my God and King, in all things thee to see; and what I do in anything to do it as for thee.
Page 31 - A servant with this clause Makes drudgery divine : Who sweeps a room, as for Thy laws, Makes that and th
Page 30 - Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them.
Page 129 - everywhere Two heads in council, two beside the hearth, Two in the tangled business of the world, Two in the liberal offices of life, Two plummets dropt for one to sound the abyss Of science, and the secrets of the mind...
Page 34 - If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
Page 29 - Judge not the preacher; for he is thy judge. If thou mislike him, thou conceiv'st him not. God calleth preaching, folly. Do not grudge To pick out treasures from an earthen pot. The worst speak something good. If all want sense, God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
Page 124 - They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Page 35 - I have no need of thee : nor, again, the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
Page 47 - ... godliness hath promise of the life that now is," as well as of that which is to come.