The Young Ladies' Faithful Remembrancer of Obligations, Responsibilities, and Duties. by the Author of the 'Marriage Offering'.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848. Excerpt: ... CHAP. VIII. SOCIETY. PART II. Some young ladies of warm temperament are not sufficiently careful in watching and repressing the first risings of anger, resentment, or any of those disagreeable humours which disturb the quiet of many a household. How common is the observation-- She is a very nice kind-hearted girl, but she is so very passionate. It is a shame for any young lady endowed with understanding to give cause for such a remark to be made about her. The Almighty, if we seek His grace, will aid us in the subjugation of every evil disposition. But He has given us a free will, without whose sanction, not a wicked emotion can arise, not a wicked thought can be harboured, nor a wicked action performed; and it would be mockery to petition our Heavenly Preserver for assistance while we are not using every means placed within our disposal for the suppression of such forbidden feelings. Whenever you find yourselves unduly excited, have the courage to use a little reflection. Examine dispassionately the circumstance which has caused your agitation, and look at all its accompaniments in a rational point of view. Have you been offended? Ascertain whether the offence was intended--whether it has not arisen either from ignorance or some blind impulse--and whether it really injures you. Do you feel anger or resentment? Reflect whether the individual who has excited your indignation has not many times befriended you, or whether she may not have many amiable traits in her character, and your exasperation may be changed into gratitude. Instead of brooding over the provocations you may have received, think whether you may not have given others equal cause for resentment. If after all you come to the conclusion that you have been very shamefully treated, remember th...