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The Nurſery.
mode of acting is complying with the humours ſometimes, and contradicting them at others—juſt according to the dictates of an uncorrected temper. This the infant finds out earlier than can be imagined, and it gives riſe to an affection devoid of reſpect. Uniformity of conduct is the only feaſible method of creating both. An inflexible adherence to any rule that has been laid down makes children comfortable, and ſaves the mother and nurſe much trouble, as they will not often conteſt, if they have not once conquered. They will, I am ſure, love and reſpect a perſon who treats them properly, if ſome one elſe does
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