Chapter 1220

“But how long can they afford the tuition? And the daughters of ordinary families have to help out at home to make a living. Studying doesn’t exactly bring in money,” Violet asked.

Carissa thought for a moment. “That money’s not insignificant. It should last a year or two. We can’t waive the fees entirely, but we could lower them. Maybe offer half–day classes, so the girls can still help their families with work in the afternoon.”

She paused, considering the possibilities.

“And don’t forget about the merchants. They won’t be stingy with their money. The constraints of rules and propriety are less strict for them.”

Violet nodded: “That’s true. Unless they’re from a noble family or are royal merchants, ordinary merchants often let their women handle business affairs.”

“Even ordinary families might send their daughters. Partly because of Mr. Spencer’s reputation, but also because many can’t afford to send their sons to school. If their daughters can attend an academy with low tuition, it’s worth it, even if it’s just so their daughters can help teach their brothers to read and write when they return,” Catherine added.

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Carissa nodded, agreeing with the point. Inwardly, though, she couldn’t help but admire Victoria for turning the situation to her advantage.

Victoria didn’t

noble families. After her house arrest was lifted, she summoned the

to advise against it after some had already withdrawn. In reality, she was only pushing others

it worked out. Everyone got what they wanted,

probably won’t be too pleased. After all, it was such a

eventually

the laughter subsided, she turned to

Carissa would have the audacity to do something as absurd as accepting commoners. If the queen dowager hears about this, she’s bound to be disappointed in

she finished speaking,

someone else to deliver the news? I’ll go straight to the queen dowager myself before Carissa enters the palace and spins her tale, charming Her

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would

Majesty, I think it’s best if you refrain from intervening. You’ve done what needed to be done. If you speak now, it will only seem like overstepping

Majesty suspects me, it’s only a matter of house arrest. That shows he recognizes the validity of my actions, but he has to maintain

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