So did mine , but I proved to her that I had talent by taking a few lessons privately , and then she was quite willing I should go on . Ca n't you do the same with your governess ? '' `` I have none . '' `` I forgot young ladies in America go to school more than with us . Very fine schools they are , too , Papa says . You go to a private one , I suppose ? '' `` I do n't go at all . I am a governess myself . '' `` Oh , indeed ! '' said Miss Kate , but she might as well have said , `` Dear me , how dreadful ! '' for her tone implied it , and something in her face made Meg color , and wish she had not been so frank . Mr. Brooke looked up and said quickly , `` Young ladies in America love independence as much as their ancestors did , and are admired and respected for supporting themselves . '' `` Oh , yes , of course it 's very nice and proper in them to do so . We have many most respectable and worthy young women who do the same and are employed by the nobility , because , being the daughters of gentlemen , they are both well bred and accomplished , you know , '' said Miss Kate in a patronizing tone that hurt Meg 's pride , and made her work seem not only more distasteful , but degrading . `` Did the German song suit , Miss March ? '' inquired Mr. Brooke , breaking an awkward pause . `` Oh , yes ! It was very sweet , and I 'm much obliged to whoever translated it for me . '' And Meg 's downcast face brightened as she spoke . `` Do n't you read German ? ''
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