The Clever Woman of the Family
The Clever Woman of the Family
by Charlotte M. Yonge
CHAPTER I
IN SEARCH OF A MISSION
"Thou didst refuse the daily round Of useful, patient love, And longedst for some great emprise Thy spirit high to prove."--C. M. N.
"Che mi sedea con l'antica Rachele."--DANTE.
"It is very kind in the dear mother." "But--what, Rachel? Don't you like it! She so enjoyed choosing it for you." "Oh yes, it is a perfect thing in its way. Don't say a word to her; but if you a ...