If she is poor, a retreat is ready for her without pay; if rich, she would better seek one of the homes provided for aged females who can pay well for a home.
Another thing of interest was the fact that when Mrs.Miller eats no breakfast, her brain is in far better condition to write.

She is a Swedenborgian, and I think that persons of that faith have usually a cheerful outlook on life.

She was obliged to support herself after forty years of age.
I would add to her advice about a hobby: don't wait till middle age; have one right away, now.

Boys always do.

I know of one young lady who makes a goodly sum out of home-made marmalade; another who makes dresses for her family and special friends; another who sells three hundred dozen "brown" eggs to one of the best groceries in Boston, and supports herself.