We are trying to do right now, and to feel right; don't let us perplex ourselves with endeavouring to map out how she should feel, or how she should show her feelings." "That's all very fine, and I dare say very true," said Miss Benson, a little chagrined.

"But 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush;' and I would rather have had one good, hearty 'Thank you,' now, for all I have been planning to do for her, than the grand effects you promise me in the 'sweep of eternity.' Don't be grave and sorrowful, Thurstan, or I'll go out of the room.

I can stand Sally's scoldings, but I can't bear your look of quiet depression whenever I am a little hasty or impatient.

I had rather you would give me a good box on the ear." "And I would often rather you would speak, if ever so hastily, instead of whistling.

So, if I box your ears when I am vexed with you, will you promise to scold me when you are put out of the way, instead of whistling ?" "Very well! that's a bargain.