Although Miss Jenny Peace did not return any more to school; yet she
ever gratefully remembered the kindness of her governess, and frequently
corresponded with all her companions. And as they continued their
innocent amusements and meetings in the arbour, whenever the weather
would permit, there was no day thought to be better employed than that
in which they received a letter from their absent instructive friend,
whose name was always mentioned with gratitude and honour.
Mrs. Teachum continued the same watchful care over any young persons who
were entrusted to her management; and she never increased the number
of her scholars, though often entreated so to do. All quarrels and
contentions were banished her house; and if ever any such thing was
likely to arise, the story of Miss Jenny Peace’s reconciling all her
little companions was told to them; so that Miss Jenny, though absent,
still seemed (by the bright example which she left behind her) to be the
cement of union and harmony in this well-regulated society. And if any
girl was found to harbour in her breast a rising passion, which it was
difficult to conquer, the name and story of Miss Jenny Peace soon gained
her attention, and left her without any other desire than to emulate
Miss Jenny’s virtues.
In short, Mrs. Teachum’s school was always mentioned throughout the
country, as an example of peace and harmony; and also by the daily
improvement of all her girls, it plainly appeared how early young people
might attain great knowledge, if their minds were free from foolish
anxieties about trifles, and properly employed on their own improvement;
for never did any young lady leave Mrs. Teachum, but that her parents
and friends were greatly delighted with her behaviour, as she had made
it her chief study to learn always to pay to her governors the most
exact obedience, and to exert towards her companions all the good
effects of a mind filled with benevolence and love.