Do you know in whose family she is governess ?" "I do not." "I can tell you.

She is in the family of Mr.Freeman." "Ah!" "Yes.

You know they gave a party last night ?" "I do." "Miss Hampton was not present." "As much as might have been inferred." "And yet there was no young lady in the room her equal in all that goes to make up the character of a lovely woman." "Well, my son," replied the old gentleman, "all I have to say is, that I look upon this young lady as possessing excellencies of character far outweighing all the endowments of wealth.

Money! It may take to itself wings in a day; but virtue like hers is as abiding as eternity.

If your heart is not otherwise interested, and you feel so inclined, win her if you can.