42 EDITH, THE YOUNG TEACHER.

with the neat muslin frocks which
you have; and let not your adorning
be the outward adorning of putting
on of apparel; for though man look-
eth on the outward appearance, the
Lord looketh on the heart.”

Kidith knew that her mother’s will
must be obeyed, and she turned away
without making any reply. But Mrs.
Austen saw, and was deeply grieved
by her sullen looks as she left the
room. Yes, I am sorry to say that,
moved by her foolish and sinful pride,
Iidith for the time forgot all her good
desires and resolves, and gave way
to the unholy tempers and feelings
which are so hateful in the sight
of God.

A few minutes after this, when
aunt Mary went into Edith’s room
to see if she was ready, she was