Me-lis'så felt a strong inclination to comply with the call of this inviting nymph; but first she thought it would be prudent at least to ask her name. "My name," said she," is DISSIPATION." She 4. The other female then ådvănc'ed. She was clothed in a close habit of brown stuff, simply relieved with white wore her smooth hair under a plain cap. Her whole person was perfectly neat and clean. Her look was serious, but satisfied; and her air was staid and composed. She held in one hand a dis'tăff; on the opposite arm hung a work-bǎsket; and the girdle* round her waist was garnished with scissors, knitting-needles, reels, and other implements of female labour. A bunch of keys hung at her side. She thus accosted the sleeping girl. 5. "Mē-lis'să, I am the ge'ni-us who have ever been the friend and companion of your mother; and I now offer you my protection. I have no allurements to tempt you with, like those of my gay rival. Instead of spending all your time in ǎmüşe'ments, if you enter yourself of my train, you must rise early, and pass the long day in a variety of employments, some of them difficult, some laborious, and all requiring exertion of body or of mind. You must dress plainly; live mostly at home; and aim at being useful rather than shi'ning. 6. "But in return, I will insure you content, even spirits, self-approbation, and the esteem of all who thoroughly know you. If these offers appear to your young mind less inviting than those of my rival, be assured, however, that they are more real. She has promised much more than she can ever make good. Perpetual pleasures àre no more in the power of Dissipation, than of Vice and Folly, to bestow. Her delights quickly pâll, and àre inevitably succeeded by languor and disgust. She appears to you under a disguise',† and what you see is not her real face. 7. "For my-self', I shall never seem to you less amiable than I now do; but, on the contrary, you will like me better and better. If I look grave to you now, you will see me cheerful at my work; and when work is over, I can enjoy every innocent ǎmüşe'ment. But I have said enough. It is time for you to choose whom you will follow, and upon that choice all your happiness depends. If you would know my name, it is HOUSE'WIFERY." 8. Mē-lis'să heard her with more attention than delight; and though overawed by her manner, she could not help + disg-yise'. hus'wif-re. *ger'dl. D 2 turning again' to take another look at the first speaker. She beheld ber still offering her presents with so bewitching an air, that she felt it scarcely possible to resist; when, by a lucky accident, the mask with which Dissipa'tion's face was so artfully covered, fell off. As soon as Mē-lis'să beheld, instead of the smiling fea'turest of youth and cheerfulness, a countenance wän and ghastly with sickness, and soured by fretfulness, she turned away with horrour, and gave her hand unreluctantly to her sober and sincere companion. 1. THE Gĕr'măns of rank and fortune, were formerly remarkable for the custom of having their sons instructed in some mechanical business, by which they might be habituate to a spirit of in'dustry; secured from the miseries of idleness and qualified, in case of necessity, to support themselve and their families. A striking proof of the utility of thi custom, occurs in the following narrative. 2. A young Ger'măn nobleman of great merit and talents paid his addresses to an accomplished young lady of the Pa-lăt'i-năte; and applied to her father for his consent t marry her. The old nobleman, amóngst' other observation ǎsked him, "how he expected to main-tain't his daughter. The young man, surprised at such a question, observ'e "that his poş-şess'ións were known to be ample, and as secu as the hon'ours of his family." 3. "All this is very true," replied the father: "but yo well know, that our country has suffered much from wâ and devastation; and that new events of this nature ma sweep away all your estate', and render you destitute. T keep you no longer in suspense, (continued the father, wi great politeness and affection,) I have seriously resolv never to marry my daughter to any person, who, whatev may be his hon'ours or property, does not poş-şess' son mechanical art, by which he may be able to support her case of unforeseen' events." 4. "The young nobleman, deeply affected with his dete depended on the proposed union, that no difficulty or submis sions, consistent with his honour, should prevent him from endeavouring to accomplish it." He begged to know whether he might be allowed six months to acquire the knowledge of some manual art The father, pleased with the young man's resolution, and affection for his daughter, consented to the proposal; and pledged his hon'our that the măr'riage* should take place, if, at the expiration of the time limited, he should succeed in his undertaking. 5. Animated by the tenderest regard, and by a high sense of the happiness he hoped to enjoy, he went immediately into Flǎn'ders, engaged himself to a white twig basket-maker, and applied every power of ingenuity and fn'dustry, to become skilled in the business. He soon obtained a complete knowledge of the art; and, before the expiration of the time proposed, returned, and brought with him, as specimens of his skill, several băs'kets† adapted to fruit, flowers, and needlework. 6. These were presented to the young lady; and univĕrsally admired for the delicacy and perfec'tión of the workmanship. Nothing now remained to prevent the accomplishment of the noble youth's wishes: and the marriage was solemnized to the satisfaction of all parties. 7. The young couple lived several years in affluence; and seemed by their virtues and moderation, to have secured the favours of fôr'tune. But the ravages of war, at length, extended themselves to the Pa-lăti-nate. Both the families were driven from their country, and their ēstātes' forfeited. And now opens a most interesting scene. 3. The young nobleman commenced his trade of båsketmaking; and by his superiour skill in the art, soon comman'ded extensive business. For many years, he liberally supported not only his own family, but also that of the good old nobleman, his father-in-law; and enjoyed the high satisfaction of contributing, by his own in'dustry, to the happiness of connexions doubly endeared to him by their misfortunes ;[] and who otherwise would have sunk into the miseries of neglect and indigence, sharpened by the remembrance of better days. măr'ridje. + băs'kits. +fór'tshine. || mis-fór'tshūns. 1. MARK that parent hen, said a father to his belo With what anxious care does she call together her spring, and cover them with her expanded wings! The is hovering in the air, and, disappointed of his prey, perhaps' dart upon the hen herself, and bear her off in talons. 2. Does not this sight suggest to you the tenderness affection of your mother! Her watchful care protected in the helpless period of infancy, when she nourished with her milk, taught your limbs to move, and your tor to lisp its unformed accents. In your childhood, she mou over your little griefs; rejoiced in your innocent delig administered to you the healing balm in sickness; and inst into your mind the love of truth, of vir'tue,† and of wis Oh! cherish every sentiment of respect for such a mo She merits your warmest gratitude, esteem', and venera Respect and affection due from pupils to their tutors. 1. QUIN-TIL'I-AN says, that he has included almost al duty of scholars in this one piece of advice which he them to love those who instruct them, as they lov sciences which they study; and to look upon them as f from whom they derive not the life of the body, bu instruction which is, in a manner, the life of the soul. 2. This sentiment of affection and respect disposes th apply diligently, during the time of their studies; and şerves' in their minds, during the remainder of life, a gratitude towards their instructers. It seems to inc great part of what is to be expected from them. 3. Docil'ity, which consists in readily receiving instru and reducing them to practice, is properly the vir scholars, as that of masters is to teach well. As it |