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From a young Lady to her Mother

HONORED MOTHER: In my last I informed you that my worthy benefactress, Mrs. Walton, had been extremely ill; I have the pleasure to assure you that she is now perfectly recovered. The happiness of my present situation may be conceived, but it is not in my power to describe it. After we get up in the morning, the family is called together, to render thanks to the Almighty for his preserving them during the preceding night, and to implore his protection the remaining part of the day; afterwards we retire to breakfast. During the forenoon, we young ones walk into the garden, or the fields, whilst the good lady is employed in dispensing medicines to her poor tenants. At one o'clock we dine, and afterwards retire to the summer house, when each in her turn reads some part of the best English writers, whilst the others are employed in needle-work. I have received a letter from my brother, and am glad to hear he is settled in so good a family. I am, honored madam, Your affectionate and dutiful daughter.