I shall live the life of a student, my end will be self-culture.

And Miss Hood is unfortunately not able to remain at home.
I say unfortunately, but I should have regarded it as preferable that she should continue in her position with us.

You and aunt Edith would come to know her, and the air of a home like ours would, I believe, suit her better than that of her own.

There is nothing in her work that might not be performed by any lady.' 'What do you know of her people ?' 'Nothing, except that her father has scientific interests.

It is plain enough, though, that they cannot be without refinement.