Hester Stanley at St. Marks

"Mrs. Spofford tells the story of the training and education given to a wild, undisciplined nature by the wise and noble principal of a girls' boarding school. It is a pleasant novelty to hear of the good influences of a boarding school; although even St. Marks had its drawback in a bad-tempered under-teacher, and fiery Hester Stanley had a great deal to try the little patience which she possessed." -from: the Boston Advertiser