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weeds teaches me watchfulness; my hreshers bring to my mind the future separation of the evil and the good; my horse teaches me gratitude; in he market, seeing all eager to obtain gain, (and perhaps none more so than myself) causes me to consider, that on the christian market-day, I ought to be anxious to obtain spiritual good. Mrs. M.-My dear husband, the gentleman does not want to hear experience: let him show us another picture, and we will try to get some instruction from that.

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Ex.-Excuse me, Madam; I assure you I am highly gratified to find that when Mr. Maple has not the Bible in his hands he has the Scriptures on

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his mind: this is as it should it is written, "Thou shalt talk when thou sittest in thine hou when thou walkest by the wa when thou liest down, and wh

risest up." And it is certa those who pay the greatest a to them will derive the grea nefit from them. Now, Mada you favour me with your obse on this scene; I am persuad Mr. Maple will acknowledge tains a representation of wh most intimately acquainted w

Mr. M.-You excite my c

Sir; I must examine it also here is neither fields, orchard stables, piggeries, sheep nor

Ex.-But what does the scene re

present, Sir?

Mr. M.—I hardly know. It is chiefly composed of women; some spinning, some carding wool, others weaving tapestry, a good many making linen dresses and beautiful girdles; all are fully engaged: really, Sir, I cannot imagine why you suppose that I am acquainted with this busy

scene.

Ex.-Look attentively again; perhaps one among the industrious company will attract your attention and afford you information.

Mr. M.-Do you mean the one that is passing through the throng, observing their respective operations,

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and at the same time directi steps towards some poor peop seem waiting to receive her volence? Her countenance is ing, her engagements evidenc industry, and her conduct, suppose, deserves the closest tion; but I do not know whor intended to represent.

Ex.-But what character think she sustains?

Mr. M.-A good wife, to b Sir! With that character I am intimately acquainted. Mary very stupid about this pictu you will forgive me.

Mrs. M.-You mean to pra to offend your wife, so you

forgiveness. I think I must reward you by making you a dress, that you may be known as a good and indulgent husband when you sit among the

elders.

Ex.-Very well; very well: this acknowledgment of affection and mutual exchange of good wishes, although something antiquated, is very pleasing; and I most sincerely hope such conduct may come again into vogue. Oblige me with your attention to, and, if you please, your remarks on, the following scenes.

Mr. M.-This is the grandest picture you have yet showed us; such buildings I have never before seen! Mrs. M.-Observe the elegant

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