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A book for governesses, by one of them [E. Peart].
A book for governesses, by one of them [E. Peart].
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 Excerpt: ...of need, and to meet the demands of those you teach. Always have some book on hand--one thoroughly useful, and with fresh information in it; and devote, if possible, half an hour a day, at least, to it. Surely, under ordinary circumstances, you may have this much time,--at least you may, if you are punctual and orderly; you cannot if you are not; but try to secure it. Perhaps you have been accustomed to spend hours over novels, and you cannot possibly turn your thoughts now with any comfort to more solid reading. Make the effort, and persevere, though it be Weeks or months before you can do it with any pleasure. You will be abundantly rewarded if only you do persevere; the very effort to rouse yourself to think, and understand what you are reading, will be of incalculable service in drawing your thoughts from your own annoyances. You will gradually acquire power and strength of mind; you will form the invaluable habit of being able to command and control your thoughts, to say nothing of the new trains of thought opened out by what you may be reading, and the pleasure and interest derived therefrom--information respecting the works of God as seen in nature; his overruling hand in the histories of the world's empires; his protection and providence in the lives of those who acknowledge Him. The daring endeavour, the noble achievement, the heroic deeds of those who have lived and died,--all will help and cheer and invigorate you. Can you learn about God's works, and not feel that if He be so mighty and glorious, you may safely trust Him with your small life? Do you not long, in hearing of the 'men of old,' to live, in your little way, as they did? for you may live according to the principles which guided them, though your days be passed in a schoolroom and in m...
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