The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-09-13

prospect Of supporting family; do you
think he hasP"
mo, Icannot say that | do. But what
is the use of an education, unless one
earns living by itP"
Mrs. Smith, such question should
not be considered n except,
perhaps, in case of technical training.
But it is just as much my duty to cult
yate my child's mind as her muscles. 1855
The Lord gave her an intellect just as
surely as he did right arm. What
would you think of me if never per-
mitted her to use that right armP Do
you see the anaogyP Now, there are
many cases in which controlof our
brains is of more use to us than control
Of our bodies"
81 see; | never thought of that be-
fore. But, Mrs. Worth, if you educate
Laura so highly; you keep her at
school until she is IS, won't she be-
come too fine for every day work.
Won't she despise plain housekeeping
Besides, when will she find time to learn
it?n
"She won't despisc everyday work,
or anything useful, unless my home
training is in fault. In fact, the more
learned she becomes, the more hope
will l have for her; it is only the half
educated who put on such airs. As to
time in which to Learnt don't worry
about that. An intelligent person can
always learn faster than a dull one |
venture to say that, in less than six
months after she graduates, Laura will
be an accomplished house-keeper. --
Next, | venture to see her mistress of
some accomplishment by which she will
always be able to earn living"
Have you no fear of her heathP So
many young girls have died. within the
last few years, of over-study."
mot a great deal. think many of
the deaths said to be from over-study
were, in reality, from other causes. l
admit that every modern school or col
lege for young ladies requires great
deal of hard work; but. theny instruct
ors reasonably expect that when a girl is
actually in pursuit of an education, she
will make it her chief business. But
here, you see a studous girl who sup
ports herself by teaching out of school
hours; here, another who has too many
home-cares on her shoulders; another,
| who is insuilicently clothed and fed:
| still another, who was already delicate
in health when she entered upon her
course of study. Now, these things
should not be. In such case there is
always somebody to blame somebody
ignorance, or carelessness, or selfishneSs
is at the bottom Of the whole matter. 49,
Study pure and simple, within reason
able limits, never killed anybody. Now,
intend to regulate Laura's Clothes
food, rest, exercise, and everything, my
self. will use every care, and be guided
by the light ofall possible science on the
subject, and | will see if she does not
graduate as strong and well as ever she
was"
Suppose she had no mother"
Mrs. Smiths tone changed from cavil-
ing to one almost of reverence.
''Ah! that must leave to the hands
of the Lord. But while she has one she
shall never suffer the need of onen
When Mrs. Smith rose to 60 she
pressed her friends hand fervently. 49,
With something like tears in her eyes
and voice, she softly murmured; Dear
Mrs. Worth! | will never forget this
day. You have made me another and,
| hope, better woman. You will
have yourreward some day, whether in
this world or the next. Good-by?'-
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