I am sorry that your pretty letter has been so long without being
answered; but, when I am not pretty well, I do not always write plain
enough for young ladies. I am glad, my dear, to see that you write so
well, and hope that you mind your pen, your book, and your needle, for
they are all necessary. Your books will give you knowledge, and make
you respected; and your needle will find you useful employment when
you do not care to read. When you are a little older, I hope you will
be very diligent in learning arithmetick; and, above all, that through
your whole life you will carefully say your prayers, and read your
Bible.