And Emily, who suffered and drooped more than her sisters when away
from Haworth, was the one appointed to remain. Anne was the first to
meet with a situation.
"April 15th, 1839.
"I could not write to you in the week you requested, as about that
time we were very busy in preparing for Anne's departure. Poor child!
she left us last Monday; no one went with her; it was her own wish
that she might be allowed to go alone, as she thought she could manage
better and summon more courage if thrown entirely upon her own
resources. We have had one letter from her since she went. She
expresses herself very well satisfied, and says that Mrs. --- is
extremely kind; the two eldest children alone are under her care, the
rest are confined to the nursery, with which and its occupants she has
nothing to do . . . I hope she'll do. You would be astonished what a
sensible, clever letter she writes; it is only the talking part that I
fear. But I do seriously apprehend that Mrs. --- will sometimes
conclude that she has a natural impediment in her speech. For my own
part, I am as yet 'wanting a situation,' like a housemaid out of
place. By the way, I have lately discovered I have quite a talent for
cleaning, sweeping up hearths, dusting rooms, making beds, &c.
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