70 GLENOWEN, OR THE

sent, the value, im his eyes, would have
been greatly diminished. It was the re-
ward of duty, of industry—-of virtuous
emulation ; and who, having been thus
situated, does not know the delight that
communicates to the heart, when a
consciousness of desert accompanies the
gift of friendship or of love ?

Charles experienced this feeling in
its fullest extent, and resolved, by a
strict attention to his studies, to conti-
nue to merit the favours of his generous
and revered patron.

But what was to be done with the
five shilliogs? Might it net purchase
some pleasure for bis dear Rosa? She
had often wished for a doll, that she
might dress and undress it. “ If I
1 had