r led her out of the
room, and gave orders that she should be put to bed without supper.
When my friend returned, her husband said, 'Hannah, that was a hard
case. The poor child lost her supper, and was agitated by the
presence of strangers. I could hardly keep from taking her on my
knee, and giving her some supper. Poor little thing! But I never
will interfere with your management; and much as it went against my
feelings, I entirely approve of what you have done.' 'It cost me a
struggle,' replied his wife; 'but I know it is for the good of the
child to be taught that I mean exactly what I say.'

"This family was the most harmonious, affectionate, happy family I
ever knew. The children were managed as easily as a flock of lambs.
After a few unsuccessful attempts at disobedience, when very young,
they gave it up entirely; and always cheerfully acted from the
conviction that their mother knew best. This family was governed
with great strictness; firmness was united with gentleness. The
indulgent mother, who said she loved her children too much to punish
them, was actually obliged to punish them ten times as much as the
strict mother did."

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