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own cheerfulness and innocent talk； to steal insensibly from the bosoms of her little companions half their sorrow； and they begin to appear tolerably easy。
After supper； Mrs。 Teachum returned； and； seeing them all striving who should most conceal their grief； for fear of giving uneasiness to the rest； yet with a deep dejection fixed in every countenance； and little Polly still sobbing behind Miss Jenny's chair； she was so moved herself with the affecting scene； that the tears stole from her eyes； and the sympathising company once more eased their almost bursting hearts； by another general flow of melting sorrow。
'My dear children；' said Mrs。 Teachum； 'I am not at all surprised at your being so much concerned to part with Miss Jenny。 I love her myself with a motherly affection （as I do all of you； and shall ever continue to do so while you so well deserve it）； and I could wish； for my own sake； never to part with her as long as I live； but I consider； that it is for her advantage； and I would have you all remember； in her absence； to let her example and friendship fill your hearts with joy； instead of grief。 It is now pretty late in the evening； and as Miss Jenny is to set out very early in the morning； I must insist upon shortening your pain （for such is your present situation）； and desire you would take your leave of this your engaging friend。'
They none of them attempted to speak another word； for their hearts were still too full for utterance； and Miss Jenny took every one by the hand as they went out of the room； saluted them with the tenderest affection； mingling tears with those which flowed from every streaming eye； and； wishing them all happiness and joy till their next meeting； they all； with heavy hearts； retired to rest。
Miss Jenny returned the warmest and most grateful acknowledgments to her good governess； for all her care of her； and said； 'I shall attribute every happy hour； madam； that I may hereafter be blessed with； to your wise and kind instruction； which I shall always remember with the highest veneration； and shall ever consider you as having been to me no less than a fond and indulgent mother。'
Mrs。 Teachum kept Miss Jenny in the room with her no longer than to assure her how sincerely she should regret her absence； and confessed how much of the regularity and harmony of her school she owed to her good example； for sweetness of temper； and conformity to rules。
THE END OF THE NINTH DAY。
THE CONCLUSION OF THE HISTORY OF MRS。 TEACHUM； &C。
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。
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