THE NEW SUIT OF CLOTHES. 61

Oh! ’tis such a pleasant day to go into the woods—--.

oh! oh!” |
"Reflections of this nature came and went like lights

and shadows across my spirit as I lay on the hay-mow.

“It’s of no use,” I exclaimed again, springing upon
my feet. “I must make up my mind, and do it.”

Again I wiped away every trace of feeling, and began
to descend the ladder, struggling (and it was indeed a
struggle) to feel calm and manly.

“Almost any boy’s father can get him a jacket, but
mine cannot. So there is some reason why I should
work and they play ;” and I came out into the sunshine,
and approached the wood-pile. ‘Come now, then, go

-at it,” said I; “it is only stick by stick, anda new suit -
to pay for it.” So did I put my reluctant hands to their
duty.

Herein do I exercise (or exert) myself, said the great

“Apostle Paul, to have always a conscience void of
offence towards God and man. To obtain this peace
of conscience we must not only do our duty with a

cheerful and steadfast heart, but we must repair to the