The Governess; or, Little Female Academy

I lost; and in this unhappy condition I lived, till I came to school, and here I found that other misses wanted to have their humours as well as myself.

sweetness, mildness, modesty and good nature

In short, Mrs. Teachum's school was always mentioned throughout the country, as an example of peace and harmony; and also by the daily improvement of all her girls, it plainly appeared how early young people might attain great knowledge, if their minds were free from foolish