She always gave Arthur the preference, putting her own infant aside to attend to his wants.

Phillis is by nature a conscientious woman; but nothing but the grace of God could have given her the constant and firm principle that has actuated her life.

But this example of Christian excellence will soon be taken from us; her days are numbered.

Her days _here_ are numbered; but how blessed the eternity! Sometimes, I have almost reproached myself that I have retained a woman like Phillis as a slave.

She deserves every thing from me: I have always felt under obligations to her." "You have discharged them," said Mrs.Weston.