In truth it was humble--but then it was sheltered, and I wanted a safe asylum: it was plodding--but then, compared with that of a governess in a rich house, it was independent; and the fear of servitude with strangers entered my soul like iron: it was not ignoble--not unworthy--not mentally degrading, I made my decision.
Era una situazione faticosa paragonata a quella d'istitutrice in una casa ricca, ma era indipendente, e il mio cuore avrebbe sofferto se avessi dovuto servire in casa d'estranei. Il posto non era ignobile né degradante e io presi subito la mia risoluzione.