But couldn't one open a preparatory school, for instance?
At Weston, suppose, where already you know a good many people.

Or even at Clevedon.' Virginia drew in her breath, and it was easy for Miss Nunn to perceive that the proposal went altogether beyond her friend's scope.
Impossible, perhaps, to inspire these worn and discouraged women with a particle of her own enterprise.

Perchance they altogether lacked ability to manage a school for even the youngest children.

She did not press the subject; it might come up on another occasion.

Virginia begged for time to think it over; then, remembering her invalid sister, felt that she must not prolong the visit.
'Do take some of these flowers,' said Miss Nunn, collecting a rich nosegay from the vases.