She will be disagreeable in infancy, and correct herself as she grows older.

I am losing all my bitterness against spoilt children, my dearest Emma.

I, who am owing all my happiness to _you_, would not it be horrible ingratitude in me to be severe on them ?" Emma laughed, and replied: "But I had the assistance of all your endeavours to counteract the indulgence of other people.

I doubt whether my own sense would have corrected me without it." "Do you ?--I have no doubt.

Nature gave you understanding:--Miss Taylor gave you principles.