But while the Queen had to act properly, it was Fleming who spoke of improper things, made crude jokes, and cheeked the governesses and tutors. |
Only a poor minister, he knew his daughters would likely have to work as teachers or governesses, and their education would be indispensable. |
These he mixed with reproductions of old group portraits, of militias and the governors and governesses of charitable institutions. |
He finally abandoned academic qualifications and appointed a collection of pharmacists, country doctors, schoolteachers, and governesses. |
The brothers' education was amplified by long summer holidays of reading and by French and English governesses. |
Although father had employed governesses and nannies for our care during the time he was away, Olga took the most care of us. |