We talked of the pleasures of temperance, and of the sun-shine in the mind unpolluted with guilt.

I was so well pleased, that my little ones were kept up beyond the usual time to be edified by so much good conversation.

Mr Thornhill even went beyond me, and demanded if I had any objection to giving prayers.

I joyfully embraced the proposal, and in this manner the night was passed in a most comfortable way, till at last the company began to think of returning.

The ladies seemed very unwilling to part with my daughters; for whom they had conceived a particular affection, and joined in a request to have the pleasure of their company home.