But the child was so volatile, and had so little perseverance, and was so quick at learning every thing! And then her mother wanted her to play modern pieces for parties, and we had to busy ourselves with those.

But our method has borne good fruit, as you can see.

Is not it so?
DOMINIE.

Do you not think, with firmness and decision, you could have set Mrs.N.on the right track?
Could not you cultivate the mechanical powers of your pupil, and combine an understanding of the musical construction of the piece, with her "playing at sight"?
The young lady, not to speak of other faults, has no tone on the piano.
MR.FEEBLE.She can use the pedal for that, and, when she is older, she will acquire more strength; her touch is a little too weak at present.
And, besides, she is not to play in public for money, but only in company, and because it is the fashion.

Indeed, my dear sir, if I insisted on scales and exercises, I should have very few lessons in this city.