ABSTRACT
The resolution of Lady Eaglefield to persevere in a public education for her son, betrayed by her own feelings within, and so powerfully attacked by the arguments of her sister-in-law and Mr. Mortlock without, at length gave way. Nor did Mr. Beverley continue long to combat their opinions, being disgusted with the strong prejudices of Mr. Mortlock, (who, though always professing liberality of sentiment, was incapable of conviction with regard to any opinion he had once espoused) and, piqued at the frequent hints thrown out against the conduct of / his son, with which he himself was entirely satisfied.
