I should rejoice to see her exercising the faculties which God has given her for the benefit of her kind.

The possession of wealth does not exempt one from the active duties of life, from self-sacrifice, industry and patient continuance in well-doing.

The little I have done for you, all that I can do, is but a drop from the fountain, and were it ten times more would never be missed.

It is not that I would give less, but I would require more.

While I live, this shall ever be your home, where you shall feel a mother's care, protection, and tenderness; but I want you to form habits of self-reliance, independence, and usefulness, which will remain your friends, though other friends should be taken from you." Dear, excellent Mrs.Linwood! how my proud, rebellious heart melted before her! What resolutions I formed to be always governed by her influence, and guided by her counsels! How vividly her image rises before me, as she then looked, in her customary dress of pale, silver gray, her plain yet graceful lace cap, simply parted hair, and calm, benevolent countenance.
She was the most unpretending of human beings.