I had the means of an excellent education placed within my reach; a fondness for some of my studies, and a desire to excel in all, together with a great delight in pleasing my teachers, especially such as I loved, urged me on: I availed myself fully of the advantages offered me.
Tenía a mi alcance las posibilidades de adquirir una sólida instrucción, era aplicada y deseaba sobresalir en todo y granjearme las simpatías de las profesoras.