It was because she wished me to comprehend the influences of her early life, and learn some of the lessons she had been taught.

At first, father "poohed" at the plan, but finally said it was a good place to tame me.

When Veronica heard that I was going, she told me that I would be stifled, if I lived at Grandfather Warren's; but added that the plums in his garden were good, and advised me to sit on the yellow stone doorstep, under which the toads lived.

She also informed me that she was glad of it, and hoped I would stay forever.
To Barmouth I went, and in May entered Miss Black's genteel school.
Miss Black had a conviction that her vocation was teaching.

Necessity did not compel it, for she was connected with one of the richest families in Barmouth.