EYE-SERVICE ; OR,

words, "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it
with thy might."
 "I don't expect Solomon was thinking of Latin
grammar when he said that," said Julia.
 Now, lawyer, that's arguing for the sake of
argument," said Susan; of course whatsoever' in
the sentence includes everything."
 Everything done by the hand," said Julia; "but
as grammar is done by the head, your argument does
not hold good, Susan."
 Of course the girls were silenced by this. After
turning over in her mind whether or not to let the
subject drop without an admonitory word, Miss Wil-
mot said, I wish, Julia, you would learn to look at
the spirit of things more than the letter."
 Julia took no notice; but, turning to Clara, who
looked the picture of despondency, said, Blundering
still over the ablative and dative, Clara ?"
 "Yes, I can't make it out. I wish now I had
listened to Mr. Parker.
 What a frightfully red head of hair that man has
to be sure !" said Julia; "'tis enough to set one on
fire."
 It is a pity he doesn't fire his pupils with some
of his enthusiasm, then," said Susan.
 Dear me, how witty we are to-day! But oh!
it is half-past four, and here's my theme only just
begun. Who will give me a few ideas ? No one has any
to spare, I suppose," she added, and began to write.
 "Have you finished your drawing, Matty ?" said
Grace Preston, who just then came in from practising.
"That looks better, but the water is tame, it wants
light and shade. Here, give me the pencil;" and with
a few masterly strokes she transformed the sketch
into something very presentable indeed."