In the first place, help me to wean myself from foolish pleasures and show me how to occupy my thoughts and time so that I may not idle about and dream instead of doing great things." "Good! We'll begin at once.

Come to town with me this morning and see your houses.

They are all ready, and Mrs.Gardner has half a dozen poor souls waiting to go in as soon as you give the word," answered the doctor promptly, glad to get his girl back again, though not surprised that she still looked with regretful eyes at the Vanity Fair, always so enticing when we are young.
"I'll give it today, and make the new year a happy one to those poor souls at least.

I'm so sorry that it's impossible for me to go with you, but you know I must help Aunty Plen receive.

We haven't been here for so long that she had set her heart on having a grand time today, and I particularly want to please her because I have not been as amiable as I ought lately.