These reflections have led me to the
resolution of entering upon some occupation or profession which may
enable me to turn the advantages my father has so liberally
bestowed upon me to some account, so as not to be a useless
incumbrance to him at present, or a helpless one in future time. My
brother John, you know, has now determined, to go into the Church.
Henry we have good although remote hopes of providing well for,
and, were I to make use of my own capabilities, dear little A----
would be the only one about whom there need be any anxiety. I
propose writing to my father before he returns home (he is at
present acting in the provinces) on this subject. Some step I am
determined to take; the nature of it will, of course, remain with
him and my mother. I trust that whatever course they resolve upon I
shall be enabled to pursue steadily, and I am sure that, be it what
it may, I shall find it comparatively easy, as the motive is
neither my own profit nor reputation, but the desire of bringing
into their right use whatever talents I may possess, which have not
been given for useless purposes.
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