Dr.M.hopes we shall have some mathematics next year.' 'And,' I asked, 'some Latin ?' 'Yes, Dr.M.hopes we shall have some Latin; but I confess I believe Latin and mathematics all bosh; give them modern languages and accomplishments.

I suppose your school is for professional women.' "I told her no; that the daughters of our wealthiest people demand learning; that it would scarcely be considered 'good society' when the women had neither Latin nor mathematics.
"'Oh, well,' she said, 'they get married here so soon.' "When I asked her if they had lady teachers, she said 'Oh, no [as if that would ruin the institution]; nothing but first-class masters.' "It was clear that the women taught the needlework.".