Turns of Fortune, and Other Tales

t had "Seminary for Young Ladies," written in large hand, on a proportionably large card, and placed against the bow window of an ivied cottage. "There they go!" she repeated; "and though I'm

on the space in front was placed "The Whole Art of Cookery," by Mrs. Glasse. High-backed chairs of black mahogany were ranged along the white-washed walls; a corner cupboard displayed upon its door the magnificence of King Solomon, and the liberality of the Queen of Sheba, while within glittered engraved glasses, and fairy-like cups and saucers, that would delight the hearts of the fashionables of the present day. Indeed, Mrs. Myles knew their value, and prided herself thereon, for whenever the squire or any great lady paid her a visit, she was sure, before they entered, to throw the cupboard door slyly open, so as to display its treasures; and then a little bit of family pride would creep out-"Yes, every one said they were pretty-and so she supposed they were-but they were nothing to her grandm

hing, will be obliged to shift for herself, for her father and mother left her almost without provision: but when Helen's father returns, I do

she will have a Christian

, certainly, we all

the proud spirit of Helen into an humbler channel, while yo

I don't mean as to talent, for they are both very clever, nor as to goodness, for, thank G

ook up to God."

with her, I'm sure she'll turn out something great, sir. Well, there's no harm in a littl

e on the hills, who would cultivate the valleys? We should not forget that godliness, with contentment, is great gain. It wo

rs. Jones, who will give bad sherry at her little tea-parties; good g

e those children with a contented spirit; there is nothing that keeps us so truly at peace with the world as contentment-or with ourselves, for it teaches peace-or with a Higher Power, for i

very morning-'be content, my dear, with your pink gingham; wh

, you are sowing bad se

her to be content with t

uprooting you were fostering pride?-instead of directing her ambition to a noble object, a

s, simply; "but you know, sir, there's

ne than in the other, except when the desire to possess anything beyond our means leads to discon

le dears, they have no one to look after them but me. I da

gifts, should be left to the management of a vain old woman-most vain-though kindly and good-hearted-giving kindness with pleasure, and receivi

er which the teacher can have no control-the contamination of evil girls-renders them vicious; if, on the contrary, they are kept at home, the folly of their mothers makes them fools-a pretty ch

e maid, "Rose may be what sh

king holiday under the shadow of a spreading apple-tree, suddenly entered amongst them, and read her a lecture, gently, kindly, and judicious. Having thus performed what he conceived hi

me; if she is not, she won't play with a bit of heart-she won't

"I cannot; it is better for her to play without heart, as you

ngerous ambition. The good curate admonished the one, and brought forward the other, of the cousins