Quote by Mary Wesley

I was sent to a finishing school, which didn't last long when mother found out how badly chaperoned we were. Then I 'came out' before going to a domestic science school.

I was sent to a finishing school, which didn't last long whe

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This quote implies that the speaker was initially sent to a finishing school, a school where young women were taught societal etiquette and manners. However, the speaker's mother discovered that the students were not properly supervised, leading to the abandonment of this educational path. The speaker then mentions "coming out," which likely refers to their debut into society as a young woman. Finally, they mention attending a domestic science school, indicating a shift in focus towards practical skills related to homemaking and household duties.

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By Mary Wesley

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