THE GOOD PHYSICIAN. 123

“We that is down needs fear no fall,
He that is low no pride;
He that is humble ever shall
Ilave God to be his guide.’”’

The good effect was visible on Lucy. The
low, confused muttering, which had shown the
continuance of her vain attempt to recollect the
stanza, died away as Mary commenced, and her
face lost its painfully-perplexed expression.

“You have done your cousin a great service by
that,” said Dr. Foster.

“Lucy has frequently tried to repeat that stanza
since she has been ill,”’ said Mrs. Lovett.

“She should always, at such times, have it
repeated for her; these vain efforts at recollection
do her harm.”

“Mary, you must teach it to me, that I may
obey the doctor’s direction.”

“Please, Aunt Lovett, let me always say it
for Cousin Lucy; you do so many things for
her, and I can only do this one.” The tears
that glistened in Mary's eyes showed her ear-
nestness, and Mrs. Lovett did not refuse her

request.