and sub-divided into ten thousand parties. Like our friend here, at Bath-hanan, who might have a head of water powerful enough to grind corn for all the poor in her parish, could she be content to leave that spring alone, instead of directing it into half-a-dozen channels for her windmills and her cherry-clappers ---they might by one combined effort break down all opposition and fertilize the world." It was singular that our thoughts should at this time have flowed so nearly in the same direction. But stranger still it seemed that the doctor should have actually outrun me. I had been for years dwelling on the subject; and yet I was not prepared to make such large concessions as he was. I felt dispirited, but forcing a smile, answered-"There's some truth in your remarks, doctor, but— "Well, well, Enderby, you shall have time;" he resumed, "you have your prejudices to step out of; and perhaps I never had any on the same subject. Will you come and hear my parson? I was turning the matter over in my mind, and looked up to the wall of Bath-hanan. I smiled, and the doctor taking it as an intimation of assent, asked when I would come? "O!" said I carelessly, “I had not made up my mind. I was tickled by that strange inscription.” 66 one of "Well it is strange,” he answered ;— jokes. You shall hear more about it presently." (To be continued.) my harmless H. R. E. LOOK TO THE END. I was awakened the following morning by my father closing the door of his room on leaving it to repair to his study, where he habitually spent a considerable time before breakfast. As I listened to his retreating footsteps, I became fully conscious of the thoughts and feelings which had occupied my mind before I slept; neither had day light and reflection checked my enthusiasm, nor rendered me less desirous of securing the sympathy and approbation of my parents, in my proposed undertaking. I stole softly into my mother's room anxious to enlist her influence on my behalf. She was still asleep. Her face seemed paler than usual, and wore an anxious expression. As I reflected how tenderly she loved my brother Philip, and what uneasiness she experienced on his behalf, I resolved to go at once to my father, and explain my views and wishes. I dressed hastily and was in the act of descending the stairs, when I suddenly recollected that I had a father in Heaven whose approval was of more importance than that of my earthly parents. I had read or heard the lines "Except the Lord conduct the plan, The best concerted schemes are vain, and not only the sentiment, but the words came forcibly to my mind and arrested my steps. Once more I entered my closet, and shutting the door, prayed to my father who seeth in secret, asking the guidance of his Spirit and his blessing, "which maketh rich and added no sorrow." It is well when we are able to implore the Divine blessing upon our worldly undertakings. The very consciousness that we are warranted in so doing, imparts energy to our exertions, and hopeful confidence respecting the future, and thus having committed my cause to God, I felt little hesitation in secking the counsel of my dear and indulgent parent. Having knocked gently at the study door and received permission to enter "I am an early riser this morning, dear papa," I said timidly. "So I perceive, my dear," he observed, without laying down the pen he had been using, as if to intimate that my company could be dispensed with. "May I come in, dear papa? I wish to consult you on a subject of great importance-to me at least," I added in a tone of forced gaiety, which ill accorded with the anxiety I felt. My father smiled and pushed away his writing desk. I drew a low stool to his side, and placing myself upon it, thus continued, "I lay awake until long past midnight, papa." "A singular reason for early rising, my dear." "Not so, papa-but I overheard a great part of the conversation which took place between my mother and yourself." My father reflected for a short time, as if to recal the subject of their discourse. As he did so, a flush overspread his forehead, and his lips became compressed. Laying his hand gently, but firmly, upon my head, "My dear daughter," said he, gravely, "it is useless to argue the question of your leaving home; no persuasion on your part will alter my determination. You must submit, for the present, to remain with your parents, surely you do not wish to leave us," he added in a more cheerful tone. "No indeed, papa, but I do wish to earn money that I may no longer be a burden to you, and if you will kindly allow me to make the attempt, I have thought of a plan by which I may do so, without going away from home.” My father looked incredulous-"In what way, he asked ?" I had intended to unfold my project cautiously, and by degrees; but finding I had unwarily advanced to the point, I replied abruptly, "By commencing a school: pray do not laugh, papa." But my remonstrance was vain, for he appeared thoroughly amused; whilst stung with mingled emotions of disappointment and mortification, I struggled in vain to preserve my composure, and burst into tears. My father appeared sorry for my distress. "Do not weep, Caroline," he said, "you must excuse my merriment. I was taken completely by surprise: but let us calmly discuss this serious subject, for in spite of my laughter it is indeed a most serious undertaking you propose: and in the first place, let me ask if you have reflected upon your youth and inexperience ?" "Many teachers are not older than myself, and experience can only be gained by time, you know, sir.” "But do you consider yourself qualified for such a responsible position, Caroline ?" “If I should take a situation as private governess, I should incur equal responsibility; whilst by commencing my duties as a teacher at home, I shall have the benefit of your advice, and that of my mother. Pray do be reasonable, dear papa, I ask only for a trial. Let me undertake a few pupils privately, and use the dear old class room as a study. This will prevent any annoyance to yourself or mamma, as there is a separate entrance. I should be improving myself whilst instructing others, and you know regular employment would be good discipline for me, and enable me gradually to acquire method and system, which you say are so necessary in a governess-I only ask you to give me a trial. A short silence followed this speech, during which, I observed that my father's features gradually relaxed into their former comic expression. "Pray, my dear, how are the few pupils requisite to try this experiment to be obtained," he asked? “Through your influence, dear papa: for instance, Mrs. Turner was the other day regretting that she could not meet with a select day-school for her younger daughters. You can name the subject to her; and who knows but she may send me one or two of her children as a beginning." I felt that I had produced a favorable impression upon the mind of my father, and readily obtained his promise to think the matter over, and name it to my mother. This done, I repaired to the class room overjoyed with the prospect of accomplishing my wishes, and there I remained hoping, planning, and arranging, until aroused by the sound of the bell which summoned the family to morning prayers. After much anxious consideration on the part of my parents, they decided to comply with my wishes. They kindly expressed their approval of the motives by which I was influenced, and afforded me every assistance in their power; so that I soon obtained the promise of several pupils. My brothers no sooner gained a hint of what was going on, than they rallied me unmercifully; but I was too much elated to be displeased, even when Philip persisted in enumerating my qualifications for a governess, slily dwelling upon the points on which I was most deficient. It must not be supposed that my parents suffered me to commence my new and important duties, without endeavoring to impress upon my mind the responsible nature of the charge I was about to undertake. The day preceding that fixed upon for the reception of my pupils, my father invited me to his study, where we had a long and serious conversation on the nature and objects of education, and as the subject is one of great importance, not only to those who are intended for teachers, but to young people generally; I shall endeavor to relate the substance of it, hoping my readers will pardon the digression. And first, my father explained to me the meaning of the word. “To educate,” said he, “means to bring forward or develope : hence, by education, is understood not merely teaching, but training. The former requires competent knowledge on the part of the teacher, and is comparatively easy; any person possessing information may instruct others; but the latter requires experience and wisdom, habits of self-government, and the power of governing others. Training is moral instruction put in practice, and they are the best and most successful teachers who possess this art in the highest degree." "It is then fortunate for me, papa, that I shall only be required to instruct my pupils a few hours daily. My duty will be confined to teaching, and the responsibility of training will devolve upon the parents." "Not altogether, my daughter; you will be required to maintain order and discipline in your school; and discipline enforced in a kind and Christian spirit, is one of the best methods of training." "I wish I knew what rules to make, and what plans to adopt, papa; I feel conscious that method is the very thing in which I most deficient." shall prove "Very probably, for you are young and inexperienced. I would, therefore, recommend you to beware of multiplying regulations. Form your plans cautiously and with deliberation, and having formed them carry them out perseveringly. Young teachers are generally fond of change-apt to try experiments, and pleased with novelty. It is chiefly owing to this, that they are found less efficient than those of more mature age." "Well, dear papa, can you assist me in forming any plans ?" "No," he replied, "but I can give you two infallible rules for carrying them out successfully. The first is a well-known Latin proverb, which translated is—“ Gentle in manner, firm in deed." The second brings along with it the authority of the revealed word of God. It is the golden rule in moral education. Only they who have tested its efficacy, can fully appreciate its |