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that could be well filled up in this way. I have found it to increase the
happiness of those under my care, to encourage a fondness for reading, and
improving their minds; it tends to keep them from unprofitable company, and too
much visiting, to which so many are addicted.
Young girls should make and mend their own clothes, and keep them in good order,
and they should be taught to knit. The material of which stockings are composed
costs but little, and they wear much better than those that are bought. Knitting
fills up leisure moments, and promotes industrious habits; and when age comes
on, they will have a resource, although it appears so simple, yet if it is not
learned while young it is hard to acquire when old.
When servants are guilty of faults that cannot be looked over, instead of
publicly reproving them, take an opportunity when alone, and talk coolly; tell
them of your sorrow at being obliged to notice their conduct, encourage them to
pursue a different course, and that you will forgive them if they will strive to
do better. I have known them much improved by this mode of treatment.
By inspecting every department, not only will waste be prevented, but
dishonesty. In cities many persons find it necessary to lock up nearly every
thing; and it is a lamentable state of things that so few are to be trusted.
Sometimes treating servants with confidence will have a good effect; but let
them be aware that you have a knowledge of every thing that is going on.
Some young persons are completely at the mercy of their domestics. I have known
great uneasiness to be experienced, and much loss; but by showing a little
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