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r at least a disdainful rejection of the offer: not knowing all my thoughts and feelings; though guessing some; he could not tell in what light the lot would appear to me。 In truth it was humble—but then it was sheltered; and I wanted a safe asylum: it was plodding—but then; pared with that of a governess in a rich house; it was independent; and the fear of servitude with strangers entered my soul like iron: it was not ignoble—not unworthy—not mentally degrading; I made my decision。

“I thank you for the proposal; Mr。 Rivers; and I accept it with all my heart。”

“But you prehend me?” he said。 “It is a village school: your scholars will be only poor girls—cottagers’ children—at the best; farmers’ daughters。 Knitting; sewing; reading; writing; ciphering; will be all you will have to teach。 What will you do with your acplishments? What; with the largest portion of your mind— sentiments—tastes?”

“Save them till they are wanted。 They will keep。”

“You know what you undertake; then?”

“I do。”

He now smiled: and not a bitter or a sad smile; but one well pleased and deeply gratified。

“And when will you mence the exercise of your function?”

“I will go to my house to…morrow; and open the school; if you like; next week。”

“Very well: so be it。”

He rose and walked through the room。 Standing still; he again looked at me。 He shook his head。

“What do you disapprove of; Mr。 Rivers?” I asked。

“You will not stay at 

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