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I cannot agree with thee in the sentiment, that the station of a nursery maid makes it inexpedient for her to turn reprover of the master who employs her.
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Angelina Emily Grimké
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gutenberg.orgAngelina Emily Grimké: “I cannot agree with thee in the sentiment, that the station of a nursery maid makes it inexpedient for her to turn…”
Editor's note · Context
Grimké challenges the notion that a nursery maid's position should prevent her from reproving her employer's wrongdoings.
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