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The only thing in which she showed ability , if so it might be called , was in the use of the needle . The sisters of the convent had already taught her many pretty devices in this art ; and when she found that at the school they were admired -- that she was praised instead of blamed -- her vanity was pleased , and she learned so readily all that they could teach in this not unprofitable accomplishment , that Mrs. Boxer slyly and secretly turned her tasks to account and made a weekly perquisite of the poor pupil 's industry . Another faculty she possessed , in common with persons usually deficient , and with the lower species -- viz. , a most accurate and faithful recollection of places . At first Mrs. Boxer had been duly sent , morning , noon , and evening , to take her to , or bring her from , the school ; but this was so great a grievance to Simon 's solitary superintendent , and Fanny coaxed the old man so endearingly to allow her to go and return alone , that the attendance , unwelcome to both , was waived . Fanny exulted in this liberty ; and she never , in going or in returning , missed passing through the burial-ground , and gazing wistfully at the tomb from which she yet believed Morton would one day reappear . With his memory she cherished also that of her earlier and more guilty protector ; but they were separate feelings , which she distinguished in her own way . `` Papa had given her up .