Scarcely noticing these first impressions, which are instinctive perceptions of moral qualities, we are apt to be deceived by the exterior which almost every one assumes on a first acquaintance; and then, if we are not adepts at reading character, we may be a long time in finding out the real quality.

Too often this real character is manifested, after we have formed intimate relations with the person, that may not be dissolved while the heart knows a life-throb.

Is that not a serious thought, Fanny ?" "It is, Mr.Allison,--a very serious, and a solemn thought." "Do you think that you clearly comprehend my meaning ?" "I do not know that I see all you wish me to comprehend," answered Fanny.
"May I attempt to make it clearer ?" "I always listen to you with pleasure and profit, Mr.Allison," said Fanny.
"Did you ever think that your soul had senses as well as your body ?" inquired the old man.
"You ask me a strange question.

How can a mere spirit--an airy something, so to speak--have senses ?" "Do you never use the words--'I see it clearly'-- meaning that you see some form of truth presented to your mind.

As, for instance,--if I say, 'To be good is to be happy,' you will answer, 'Oh, yes; I see that clearly.' Your soul, then, has, at least, the sense of sight.
And that it has the sense of taste also, will, I think, be clear to you, when you remember bow much you enjoy the reading of a good book, wherein is food for the mind.