ing object, and every circumstance that occurs; and like the industrious bee sip sweets from every flower. I will now point out those creatures that at this instant furnish me with the most striking examples. The noble HORSE, in every action, teaches me grace and elegance; proud animal ! though humble to his master, and problably sustaining a heavy burden on his back, yet how stately he carries himself, as if he should say, "Though I am destined by providence to be useful to my employer, that shall not deprive me of the consequence nature has given me;" from which we may infer, that notwithstanding we should be humble in our religious performances, obedient to our parents, and respectful to our superiors, (as far as is consistent with propriety,) there is a certain degree of spirit, I may say, becoming every one, especially young females, which will prevent our committing any act unworthy of ourselves, or friends; and without which our best qualities will become a continual source of errors. Humility, carried too far, becomes a fault, and instead of being ornaments to our sex, we shall only degrade it, and sink into contempt. A sincere and sensible friend, however our superior in fortune and rank, will form

a much higher opinion of our merits and good sense, if we behave respectfully towards them, not using flattery or exceeding the limits of sincerity and truth; also in respect to our inferiors, I strongly recommend kindness and humanity, but by no means to make them companions or associates, as familiarity breeds contempt. I wish you to he kind and condescending, but not familiar; respectful, but not cringing. Respect, but

never fawn upon the great; in all things observe a proper mean. And though I speak of pride in a moral sense, it is evident we are entitled to a just estimation of ourselves, by our Saviour's saying, "Fear not little flock, ye are of more value than many sparrows," least we become insensible to the talents it has pleased God to bestow on us, and neglect or disdain his merciful gifts; but understand, I do not intend that pride be construed into presumption or impertinence, or be used in religious points, as it is quite foreign to the Christian doctrine; but merely as far as prudence suggests, and this I think one of the greatest difficulties attending young persons-the medium to be observed, steering clear of all imputatations that the censorious part of mankind cast upon our best efforts to do right; but do