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open containing everything that could be needed in the way of elementary works; and several volumes of light literature; poetry; biography; travels; a few romances; &c。 I suppose he had considered that these were all the governess would require for her private perusal; and; indeed; they contented me amply for the present; pared with the scanty pickings I had now and then been able to glean at Lowood; they seemed to offer an abundant harvest of entertainment and information。 In this room; too; there was a cabi piano; quite new and of superior tone; also an easel for painting and a pair of globes。
I found my pupil sufficiently docile; though disinclined to apply: she had not been used to regular occupation of any kind。 I felt it would be injudicious to confine her too much at first; so; when I had talked to her a great deal; and got her to learn a little; and when the morning had advanced to noon; I allowed her to return to her nurse。 I then proposed to occupy myself till dinner…time in drawing some little sketches for her use。
As I was going upstairs to fetch my portfolio and pencils; Mrs。 Fairfax called to me: “Your morning school…hours are over now; I suppose;” said she。 She was in a room the folding…doors of which stood open: I went in when she addressed me。 It was a large; stately apartment; with purple chairs and curtains; a Turkey carpet; walnut…panelled walls; one vast window rich in slanted glass; and a lofty ceiling; nobly moulded。 Mrs。 Fairfax was dusting some vases of fine purple spar; which stood on a sideboard。
“What a beautiful room!” I exclaimed; as I looked round; for I had never before seen any half so imposing。
“Yes; this is the dining…room。 I have just opened the window; to let in a little air and sunshine; for everything g
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