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 with the highest veneration; and shall ever consider you as having been to me no less than a fond and indulgent mother。'

Mrs。 Teachum kept Miss Jenny in the room with her no longer than to assure her how sincerely she should regret her absence; and confessed how much of the regularity and harmony of her school she owed to her good example; for sweetness of temper; and conformity to rules。


THE END OF THE NINTH DAY。



THE CONCLUSION OF THE HISTORY OF MRS。 TEACHUM; &C。

Although Miss Jenny Peace did not return any more to school; yet she ever gratefully remembered the kindness of her governess; and frequently corresponded with all her companions。  And as they continued their innocent amusements and meetings in the arbour; whenever the weather would permit; there was no day thought to be better employed than that in which they received a letter from their absent instructive friend; whose name was always mentioned with gratitude and honour。

Mrs。 Teachum continued the same watchful care over any young persons who were entrusted to her management; and she never increased the number of her scholars; though often entreated so to do。  All quarrels and contentions were banished her house; and if ever any such thing was likely to arise; the story of Miss Jenny Peace's reconciling all her little companions was told to them; so that Miss Jenny; though absent; still seemed (by the bright example which she left behind her) to be the cement of union and harmony in this well…regulated society。  And if any girl was found to harbour in her breast a rising passion; which it was difficult to conquer; the name and story of Miss Jenny Peace soon gained her attention; and left her without any other desire than to emulate Miss Jenny's virtues。

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 anxieties about trifles; and properly employed on their own improvement; for never did any young lady leave Mrs。 Teachum; but that her parents and friends were greatly delighted with her behaviour; as she had made it her chief study to learn always to pay to her governors the most exact obedience; and to exert towards her companions all the good effects of a mind filled with benevolence and love。





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