After a few leading observations, the minister at length said-- "You seem troubled, Aunt Mary.

Can any thing that I might say relieve the pain of mind you evidently feel ?" The tears came into Aunt Mary's eyes, but she could not venture to reply.

The minister observed her emotion, and also the meek expression of her countenance.
"Do not vex yourself unnecessarily," he remarked.

"If any thing has gone wrong with you, deal frankly with your minister.

You know that I am ever ready to counsel and advise." "I know it," said Aunt Mary, and her voice trembled.