No mother could be more amply rewarded in seeing her family grow up loved and honoured; her sons true types of gentlemanly honour; her daughters having all those graces which are desirable to beautify the female characters, and make woman an ornament in her family and in society.

"Mr.Howe," exclaimed Sir Howard, glancing towards that personage, "you escaped a severe ordeal by being tardy this afternoon.

You have proved that every rule has an exception, but I must be careful not to introduce any comparisons;" thus saying, his Excellency directed his smile towards Mr.
Trevelyan.

Seated beside Miss Douglas, the young Lieutenant once more heightening the effect of his handsome dark eyes by the deepening colour of his cheeks.

"Come, come, Mr.Trevelyan, reveal what is hidden behind His Excellency's smile." "Pardon me, Mr.Howe," said Lady Douglas, "I am pledged to relieve Mr.Trevelyan of any further parley.