TRAINING A DUTCH LADY
November 2nd, 1896.
To a Friend.
(About helping to train a Dutch lady.)
I am most anxious to do all I can to help Miss Maas in learning what she can of work. She has made great sacrifices in coming to England to learn, and I fear it is not easy for her to do so. She is thoroughly in earnest, and it is just in order to help real learners like her, who steadily settle down to some months’ training, that I feel it is important not to take round those who can only devote a day or two to the thing.
July 28th, 1897.
Mrs. Hill to Miss G. Schuyler.
Octavia’s work grows and grows, and according to its wont flourishes. Her heart is chiefly interested just now in saving beautiful spots in England, securing them in their beauty for future generations. But more and more and more houses come into her care. For the next six weeks every Wednesday will be devoted to taking tenants into the country. One of the excursions is by steamer to Southend, and will number 500 persons.
Stella d’Ore, Cortina,
October, 1897.