...that a conversation upon her love of books and retirement, drew from her the following words : — " When I am in the presence of either my father or mother, whether I speak, keep silence, sit, stand, ergo; eat, drink, be merry or sad ; be sewing, playing, dancing, or doing any thing else, I must do...

...perchance, you will marvel at. One of the greatest benefits which ever God gave me is, that he sent me such sharp and severe parents, and so gentle a teacher. For, when I am in presence either of my father or mother, whether I speak, keep silence, sit, stand, or go ; eat, drink,...

...perchance, you will marvel at. One of the greatest benefits which ever God gave me is, that he sent me such sharp and severe parents, and so gentle a teacher. For, when I am in presence either of my father or mother, whether I speak, keep silence, sit, stand, or go ; eat, drink,...