As regards Mr.Woodward, however, heaven forbid that I should place the impressions of an ignorant girl like myself against the knowledge and experience of a man who has had such opportunities of knowing the world as you.

All I can say is, that whilst he seemed to breathe a very generous spirit, my impressions were completely at variance with every sentiment he uttered.

Perhaps, however, I do him injustice--and I should regret that very much.

I will then, in deference to your opinion, papa, endeavor to control those impressions and think as well of him as I can." "You are right, Alice, and I thank you.

We should never, if possible, suffer ourselves to be prematurely ungenerous in our estimate of strangers, especially when we know that this world is filled with the most absurd and ridiculous prejudices.