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as many as we can possibly accommodate -- We have commenced
another -- school-room already -- The stock-holders allow
Mr. N to lay out all the interest of the money, in finishing
the place which was all the rent required -- so it is really
no expense to us.-- I had the same impression that you ex-
pressed, that we should find the girls here rude & unpolished --
but on the contrary, they are as docile & manageable as any I
ever saw -- so far -- I am delighted with them -- I have but
to speak -- & it is done -- and I do assure you -- I am resolved
to keep up this authority, for the more I teach, the more I am
convinced that good discipline is the vital principle of an
Institution of learning -- We really have some most charming,
intelligent & loveable children -- Among them, one little
curiosity -- a girl of eleven, not taller than Bell, with a
head as large as mine -- When seated, she is taller than most
children but when walking or running she looks like a duck --
She is a most amiable, affectionate & good child & looks at you,
as if she begged you to love her -- Fortunately her parents are
wealthy & the other children seem fond of her -- Miss Fellows,
the lady, who assists us, I find extremely pleasant & efficient --
She seems to have an uncommonly uniform, placid temper, & a
faculty of teaching & controlling, which few possess -- She
was educated at Mrs Willards Seminary, for a teacher -- She
is not young & is very fond of children -- By the way, Mrs W.
is going to visit this place, while on her southern tour --
Have you ever seen her? -- I shall be glad to have an opportunity