THE GOOD PilYSiciaN. 139

“Not everybody, Luey; for only those who
have very cruel hearts, as well as very baa
manners, could laugh at the afflictions of a fel-
low-ereature.”

“ But some will laugh at me, father.”

“Tt is possible, Lucy: but, if they do, by
whose appointment will that happen? By whom
are all things ordained, Lucy ?”

“ By God,” said Lucy, with hesitation.

“True, my child; and all God’s appointments
are in love. It will still be medicine from your
good Physician ; will you not take it, Lucy?”

“But, father, I am sure Iam not vain now.”

“Perhaps you do not very well understand
what it is to be vain, Lucy. What is vanity, in
your opinion, my daughter ?”

“To think a great deal of ourselves,’ Lucy
replied, after a slight pause.

Mr. Lovett shook his head smilingly; and,
with some interest, Lucy asked, “‘ What is it,
then, father ?”

“To have an excessive desire that others should
think a great deal of us; such a desire as will

make us do everything with a view to their