I might say to you, _you_ have no one to think of but yourself.
For me, I have a mother to support, and I have to think of my dear young brother, who is not too wise for his own interests, and whose prospects are at the mercy of a rather capricious old uncle." "Oh that I had a mother and a brother to work for!" cried Hetty passionately.
"Perhaps that would teach you wisdom, my dear.

However, profit by my experience and be cheered up.

Take no notice if Phyllis is unkind.

It is better to be here, even with her unkindness, than straying about the world alone, meeting with such misfortunes as you never dreamed of." After Miss Davis had left her, Hetty sat a long time pondering over that lady's words.

It seemed to her that the governess, good and patient as she was, had no motive for her conduct high enough to carry her through the trials of her life.