[ Meaning his commentary on what children are allowed to do. Mary herself has been rather unprepared for motherhood, and what observations she's made have revolved around Jane being too passive and Lizzy too forceful in trying to get Lydia to behave so she isn't sure how one reins in a younger person who has no desire to comply.
But she thinks she would like to teach a daughter to play the pianoforte and encourage reading and discussion. She would teach good values and morals too. Probably most important of all would be to give a thorough understanding of society and how so much of it was nonsense meant to punish the good and praise the bad. That has been a more recent observation on her part, but one she intends to pass on.
Her cup in near empty and she gives him a grateful smile. ]
It appears I am. If you are going, than yes. Thank you.
[ It's nice to be remembered and looked after. The occasion feels all too rare. ]
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[ Meaning his commentary on what children are allowed to do. Mary herself has been rather unprepared for motherhood, and what observations she's made have revolved around Jane being too passive and Lizzy too forceful in trying to get Lydia to behave so she isn't sure how one reins in a younger person who has no desire to comply.
But she thinks she would like to teach a daughter to play the pianoforte and encourage reading and discussion. She would teach good values and morals too. Probably most important of all would be to give a thorough understanding of society and how so much of it was nonsense meant to punish the good and praise the bad. That has been a more recent observation on her part, but one she intends to pass on.
Her cup in near empty and she gives him a grateful smile. ]
It appears I am. If you are going, than yes. Thank you.
[ It's nice to be remembered and looked after. The occasion feels all too rare. ]