There is a great deal that needs discussion, and I think there is nothing like facing a difficult subject resolutely, and going through it with system.

I approve of your sending Daisy into the garden, Primrose.

She is too young to listen to all that we must go into.

I purpose dears, after the manner of our school-hours, to divide our discourse into heads--two heads will probably be sufficient for this evening.

First, the severe loss you have just sustained--that we will talk over, and no doubt mingle our tears together over; take courage, my dear children, such an unburdening will relieve your young hearts.
Second--Jasmine, you need not get so very red, my dear--second, we will discuss something also of importance; how are you three dear girls going to live ?" Here Miss Martineau paused, took off her spectacles, wiped them, and put them on again.