pupil; her knowledge of which, was very far below the actual state of affairs.

Strict and coercive measures were adopted, in order to prevent the repetition of similar conduct, while Elizabeth's malevolence and malignity were cherished with feelings of animosity towards the informer; her implacable resentment, led her to solicit the aid of Marianne's keen sarcasm, and Charlotte's malicious revenge, to requite the injury she had sustained, in the loss of her power, and satisfy the rancour of her hatred.

The conviction Julia felt, of having performed her duty, in endeavouring to rescue her enemy from the path of ruin, which most probably would have terminated the course she was pursuing, supported her mind, amid the taunts, reproach, and ridicule, with which she was loaded. Conscious of the approving smile of her heavenly Father, the countenance of her instructer, and the friendship of her cousin, she suffered not her peace of mind to be disturbed by those who excited

her pity; and patiently enduring persecution, she reflected the superiority of that religion, which "suffereth long, and is kind."

Impatient of control, again and again, was Elizabeth discovered breaking her promises, and concerting plans, by which she might gain her object, and escape the vigilance of her pursuer, who succeeded in frustrating her schemes, and reducing her to increased subjection; she viewed the restraints under which she struggled, as intolerable; and with a perseverance and ardour, which would have done credit to a better cause, secretly watched an opportunity of absconding from school. She disgracefully fled from the protection and instruction of Miss Phillips!

Sophia Bailey being convalescent, was reinstated in her former place at the seminary, and received a welcome reception from her companions.

Ellen was not an inconsiderate spectator of the sad and painful effects produced by irregular passions: the dark shades of

evil apparent in the characters of her companions, served to heighten and display the transcendant excellencies of religion manifested by her cousin. To her view, the lovely form of christianity was arrayed in all its charms, beauties, and attractions: frequently was she compelled, when observing the striking contrast which appeared between it and the spirit of the world, to declare in its favour, profess her attachment to its cause, and acknowledge herself one of its adherents; but unhappily these buds of promise were evanescent in their continuance, and the next hour witnessed her cool indifference and total neglect of that cause which she had so recently espoused. Thus weeks and months passed away; while good and bad principles alternately maintained their sway, and so counteracted each other, that neither could exclusively prevail. Her resolutions and vows, met with their usual fate of procrastination on the first temptation that presented itself, and left her again and again, without having gained a

single step of ground, to commence afresh her work of repentance and renovation.

Julia often referred to the disappointment attending their excursion to Newstead as an instance of the inadequacy of earth-born joys to satisfy the immortal mind; but her companions unwearied in their eager pursuit of pleasure, attributed the frustration of their expectations to incidental circumstances, and with the ardour and impetuosity of youth, grasped every airy bubble that promised enjoyment. The change of seasons, and the approach of winter, released them from the dull monotony of summer recreations, and formed a new epoch in their evening amusements.

The funds of the Dispensary being in a declining state, a considerable number of young ladies in the town, united their efforts to establish a Bazaar; the produce of which, was to be devoted to this humane institution. The assistance of Miss Phillips and her pupils was early solicited, and readily promised.

Novelty and a desire for rivalry now proved a stimulus to exertion. Even Louisa felt her heart engaged, and precipitately spent the whole of her pocketmoney, in purchasing valuable articles; half of which were useless. Ellen, more judicious than her companion, contrived to make her work supply the place of costly materials, and was unremitting in her endeavours to excel; part of each night was spent in scheming, and the following day saw her plans executed with judgment, neatness, and taste. Marianne, her competitor, at length reluctantly yielded to Ellen's superior skill, and a total indifference and negligence succeeded her desire for emulation. Julia sometimes felt half ashamed that her contributions were so small, compared with those of her cousin; but she did not consider the object so important, as to demand the sacrifice of every other laudable pursuit. Acting from principle, her exertions, though less noisy and ostentatious, were more permanent and substantial: for like