"Well, Selina; and what is your opinion of our stout friend ?" Miss Selina, bridling a little, declared that she did not see so much to complain of in Mr.Ascott.He was not educated, certainly, but he was a most respectable person.

And his calling upon them so soon was most civil and attentive.

She thought, considering his present position, they should forget--indeed, as Christians they were bound to forget--that he was once their grocer's boy, and go to dine with him next Sunday.
"For my part, I shall go, though it is Sunday.

I consider it quite a religious duty--my duty towards my neighbor." "Which is to love him as yourself.

I am sure, Selina, I have no objection.