She inquired in every direction she could, as to the chances which a new school might have of success.

In all there seemed more establishments like the one which the sisters wished to set up than could be supported.

What was to be done?
Superior advantages must be offered.
But how?
They themselves abounded in thought, power, and information; but these are qualifications scarcely fit to be inserted in a prospectus.
Of French they knew something; enough to read it fluently, but hardly enough to teach it in competition with natives or professional masters.
Emily and Anne had some knowledge of music; but here again it was doubtful whether, without more instruction, they could engage to give lessons in it.
Just about this time, Miss W--- was thinking of relinquishing her school at Dewsbury Moor; and offered to give it up in favour of her old pupils, the Brontes.

A sister of hers had taken the active management since the time when Charlotte was a teacher; but the number of pupils had diminished; and, if the Brontes undertook it, they would have to try and work it up to its former state of prosperity.

This, again, would require advantages on their part which they did not at present possess, but which Charlotte caught a glimpse of.