One can't expect them to study foreign languages, but these old writers would serve them for a philological training, which has such an excellent effect on the mind.

I know a family--shockingly poor living, four of them, in two rooms--who have promised me to give an hour every Sunday to 'Piers the Plowman'-- I have made them a present of the little Clarendon Press edition, which has excellent notes Presently, I shall set them a little examination paper--very simple, of course." Miss Bride's countenance was a study of subdued expression.

Lady Ogram--who probably had never heard of 'Piers the Plowman'-- glanced inquiringly at her secretary, and seemed to suspend judgment.
"We, too, take a good deal of interest in that kind of thing," she remarked.

"I see that we shall understand each other.

Do your relatives, Mr.and Mrs.Rooke, work with you ?" "They haven't quite the same point of view," said Miss Tomalin, smiling indulgently.