2013, ISBN: 9781230377346

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not … More...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1824 edition. Excerpt: ... the oversight and the instructions of a lady, his friend, who presided there as Governess with great applause. I accompanied her to the place of her new abode. Both of us had reason to be satisfied with the reception which we met with: and frequently I could not help in secret smiling at the character, which now as Canoness, as young and pious Canoness, I was enacting in the world. In earlier times, a situation such as this would have confused me dreadfully; perhaps have turned my head: but now, in midst of all the splendours that surrounded me, I felt extremely cool. With great quietness, I let them frizzle me, and deck me out for hours; and thought no more of it than that my place required me to wear that gala livery. In the thronged saloons, I spoke with all and each, though no shape or character among them made impression on me. On returning to my house, nearly all the feeling I brought back with me was that of tired limbs. Yet my understanding drew advantage from the multitude of persons whom I saw; and I grew acquainted with some ladies, patterns of every virtue, of a noble and good demeanour; particularly with the Governess, under whom my sister was to have the happiness of being formed. At my return, however, the consequences of this journey, in regard to health, were found to be less favourable. With the greatest temperance, the strictest diet, I had not been as I used to be, completely mistress of my time and strength. Food, motion, rising and going to sleep, dressing and visiting, had not depended, as at home, on my own conveniency and will. In the circle of social life, you cannot stop without a breach of courtesy: all that was needful I had willingly performed; because I looked upon it as my duty, because I knew that it... Weight:0.33 lbs, TheClassics.us, 9/12/2013 0:00:00<

2013, ISBN: 9781230377346

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not … More...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1824 edition. Excerpt: ... the oversight and the instructions of a lady, his friend, who presided there as Governess with great applause. I accompanied her to the place of her new abode. Both of us had reason to be satisfied with the reception which we met with: and frequently I could not help in secret smiling at the character, which now as Canoness, as young and pious Canoness, I was enacting in the world. In earlier times, a situation such as this would have confused me dreadfully; perhaps have turned my head: but now, in midst of all the splendours that surrounded me, I felt extremely cool. With great quietness, I let them frizzle me, and deck me out for hours; and thought no more of it than that my place required me to wear that gala livery. In the thronged saloons, I spoke with all and each, though no shape or character among them made impression on me. On returning to my house, nearly all the feeling I brought back with me was that of tired limbs. Yet my understanding drew advantage from the multitude of persons whom I saw; and I grew acquainted with some ladies, patterns of every virtue, of a noble and good demeanour; particularly with the Governess, under whom my sister was to have the happiness of being formed. At my return, however, the consequences of this journey, in regard to health, were found to be less favourable. With the greatest temperance, the strictest diet, I had not been as I used to be, completely mistress of my time and strength. Food, motion, rising and going to sleep, dressing and visiting, had not depended, as at home, on my own conveniency and will. In the circle of social life, you cannot stop without a breach of courtesy: all that was needful I had willingly performed; because I looked upon it as my duty, because I knew that it... Weight:0.33 lbs, TheClassics.us, 9/12/2013 0:00:00<

2013, ISBN: 9781230377346

TheClassics.us, 9/12/2013 0:00:00