This sounds very fair, but still
there are matters to be considered which throw something of a damp
upon the scheme. I do not expect that aunt will sink more than
150_l_. in such a venture; and would it be possible to establish a
respectable (not by any means a _showy_) school, and to commence
housekeeping with a capital of only that amount? Propound the
question to your sister, if you think she can answer it; if not, don't
say a word on the subject. As to getting into debt, that is a thing
we could none of us reconcile our mind to for a moment. We do not
care how modest, how humble our commencement be, so it be made on sure
grounds, and have a safe foundation. In thinking of all possible and
impossible places where we could establish a school, I have thought of
Burlington, or rather of the neighbourhood of Burlington. Do you
remember whether there was any other school there besides that of Miss
---? This is, of course, a perfectly crude and random idea. There
are a hundred reasons why it should be an impracticable one. We have
no connections, no acquaintances there; it is far from home, &c.
Still, I fancy the ground in the East Riding is less fully occupied
than in the West. Much inquiry and consideration will be necessary,
of course, before any place is decided on; and I fear much time will
elapse before any plan is executed .
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