He improved his mind continually, as well by his excellent memory, as by natural talent and application.

He reflected, made experiments, and was always successful.

He had at last succeeded in making his mother a very pretty bonnet.

He had also composed some verses, which were intended to celebrate her visit to Tent House; and this joyful day being at last fixed, the boys all went over, the evening before, to make their preparations.

The flowers that the storm had spared were gathered to ornament the fountains, the altar, and the table, on which was placed an excellent cold dinner, entirely prepared by themselves.