It so happened that the next day was the Communion Sabbath; and this fact had at once occurred to Aunt Mary when Hannah repeated the words of Mrs.
Tompkins, and stated that she was very angry.

Mrs.Tompkins was a member and communicant of the same church with her.

After sitting thoughtfully in her chamber for some time, Aunt Mary took up the communion service and commenced reading it.

When she came to the words, "Ye who do truly and earnestly repent of your sins, _and are in love and charity with your neighbours,_" &c.

&c., she paused and sat thoughtful and troubled for some time.
"Am I in love and charity with my neighbours ?" she at length asked herself, aloud, drawing a heavy sigh.
"No, I am not," was the mental response.