Chapter 5

Section I. Female Society, in general.--Both sexes should be educated together. What we are to think of those who despise female society. How it polishes and improves us. 230-234

Section II. Advice and Friendship of Mothers. 234-235

Section III. Society of Sisters--Attentions due them. Their benefit. 236-237

Section IV. General Remarks and Advice.--Too great intimacy. Avoid trifling. Beware of idolatry. 238-241

Section V. Lyceums and other Social Meetings.--Value of Lyceums, and courses of lectures. How they might be improved. Their cheapness. 241-243

Section VI. Moral Instruction.--Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes. Value of the latter. 243-244

Section VII. Of Female Society in reference to Marriage.--Every youth should keep matrimony in view. Particular advice. The wish to marry, prudently indulged, will have a great influence on our character. Error of a pedagogue. 244-250