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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

  • travel arrangements
  • family correspondence
  • moral guidance

Putting it to work

  • maintain personal standards
  • communicate with family
  • avoid compromising situations

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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