My only objection to the arrangements there is the two-in-a-bed system. It is bad.... But let your words and conduct be perfectly pure - such as your mother might know without bringing a blush to your cheek.... If not already mentioned, do not tell your mother of the doubling in bed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hayes objects to shared beds but advises keeping conduct pure so mothers need not be ashamed.
- In plain terms
- Shared beds are bad but act pure so your mother knows no shame.
- What can you take from it?
- Conduct should be pure enough to satisfy family trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance comfort and virtue?
- What matters most to family?
Another view
Practical needs sometimes require uncomfortable arrangements.
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