None but the guilty can be long and completely miserable Some assiduity was now required to make our present abode as convenient as possible, and we were soon again qualified to enjoy our former serenity.

Being disabled myself from assisting my son in our usual occupations, I read to my family from the few books that were saved, and particularly from such, as, by amusing the imagination, contributed to ease the heart.

Our good neighbours too came every day with the kindest condolence, and fixed a time in which they were all to assist at repairing my former dwelling.

Honest farmer Williams was not last among these visitors; but heartily offered his friendship.

He would even have renewed his addresses to my daughter; but she rejected them in such a manner as totally represt his future solicitations.