PERSEVERE AND PROSPER.

out relying on my help? I may not always
be with you. For instance, when you go to
school, or, when you are on a visit. Now,
you must be able to persevere in the right
path, m industry, and habits of attention
to your studies, without having any one to
remind you of your duty and to help you to
perform 1t,—no one but God.”

‘“‘T will, mamma. I will, indeed. I
almost wish I could begin and try without
you, directly.”

“That is a lucky wish,” said his mother,
smiling, and taking a letter from her pocket,
“for that reminds me of the rest of my
news. Uncle Tom is not coming upon
business, this time; but he is coming to
take you and Fanny to Fairdown, in a
week.”

“Oh! oh! Joy! joy! joy!” exclaimed
Fanny, dancing about with delight, while
Arthur stood with his great eyes fixed on
his mother, in eager curiosity and astonish-
ment. :

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