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pride. “ What I mean is this, young gentlemen: N ep-
tune, to my thinking, is a heathen god, the son of—of
—of—”

“Never mind his father and mother,” said Bob
Bolton, “T see your perplexity: you thought he was
a water-god, and you wonder at his being in the sky.”

This little badinage led Dr. Newman and Barry to
explain to the boys the whole subject of the constella-
- tions and their names. And when the beautiful clear
night came on, all the boys were assembled at that
part of the portico where a glass-door extended to the
floor, A large celestial globe was placed within the
window, so as to be under shelter; while the little
company looked abroad upon the vault of heaven.
Teachers should all make themselves acquainted with
this easy and delightful branch of science. Nothing
is more interesting to youth; nothing is more elevating.
It connects itself with the higher parts of astronomy,
with history, mythology, and poetry; and, above all,
with religion and the Word of God.

After they had satisfied themselves with star-gazing,
Mr. Cole said, with animation, “ Well, I must acknow-
ledge, here is high entertainment mingled with high
instruction. I hope to be a wiser and happier teacher
in consequence of this lesson.”

“Do you love teaching?” said Carl to Mr. Cole.

The assistant paused, remembering the composition ;
but seeing that Carl was innocent in his question, he