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If you are not located in the United States, you'll have -to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. - -Title: The Adventures of a Pincushion - Designed Chiefly for the Use of Young Ladies - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: October 24, 2020 [EBook #63541] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ADVENTURES OF A PINCUSHION *** - - - - -Produced by Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the -Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net -(This file was produced from images generously made -available by The University of Florida, The Internet -Archive/Children's Library) - - - - - - - -[Illustration] - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - THE - - _ADVENTURES_ - - OF A - - _PINCUSHION_. - - - DESIGNED CHIEFLY - - For the use of Young Ladies. - - ------------------------------------------- - - Imagination here supplies - What Nature’s sparing Hand denies; - And, by her magic powers dispense, - To meanest objects, thought and sense. - - ------------------------------------------- - - _LONDON._ - - Printed and Sold by _JOHN MARSHALL_, No. 17, Queen - Street, Cheapside; and No. 4, Aldermary Church Yard, - in Bow-Lane. - - [Price SIX-PENCE, Bound.] - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ------------------------------------------- - - - - - PREFACE. - - -The Author of the following sheets is well aware of the objections which -may be made to the performance but hopes the candour of the public will -excuse those defects, which the nature of the undertaking rendered it -almost impossible to avoid. The pointed satire of ridicule, which would -perhaps have given a zest to those scenes in which the subject of these -pages was engaged, was not, in the opinion of the writer, at all proper -for those readers for whom it was solely designed: to exhibit their -superiors in a ridiculous view, is not the proper method to engage the -youthful mind to respect: to represent their equals as the objects of -contemptuous mirth, is by no means favourable to the interest of -good-nature: and to treat the characters of their inferiors with levity, -the Author thought was inconsistent with the sacred rights of humanity. -Circumscribed therefore to the narrow boundaries of simple narrative, it -has been the design of the following pages, carefully to avoid exciting -any wrong impression, and, by sometimes blending _instruction_ and -_amusement_, to make it the more easily retained. - -To multiply incidents in these circumstances, was a very difficult task, -especially, as it was wished to make them arise naturally from the -subject; and not obtrude unnecessarily without any seeming cause to -produce them. The avidity with which children peruse books of -entertainment, is a proof how much publications proper for their -attention are required. Though the sentiments should be suited to their -simplicity, they ought to be expressed with propriety; since a taste for -elegance may be insensibly acquired; and we should always _endeavour_ to -present them with proper models of imitation. Conscious of the -difficulty of the undertaking, the Author of these adventures will -gladly have declined the task, in the expectation of such a work’s -engaging the attention of those, whose genius were more equal to its -accomplishment. With the hope, therefore, of inspiring others to excel -the example, it is now submitted to the world “with all its -imperfections on its head,” trusting for a candid reception to the -motive which first suggested the idea: _That of presenting the juvenile -reader with a a few pages which should be innocent of corrupting, if -they did not amuse_. - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -[Illustration] - - - ------------------------------------------- - - - - - THE - - _ADVENTURES_ - - OF A - - _PINCUSHION_. - - -It happened one very fine afternoon in the latter end of _May_, that -Mrs. _Airy_ had been collecting together a great number of different -pieces of silk, in order to made a work-bag; which she intended as a -present to one of her nieces. Miss _Martha Airy_, her eldest daughter, -was about ten years old, and had been for some time indolently lolling -with both her elbows on the table, looking at her Mamma while she was -chusing the prettiest pattern for the purpose I just mentioned. Her chin -rested on her two hands, which were crossed over each other, and she was -seated on the back of her brother’s chair, which he had turned down in -that manner for the purpose of serving him as a horse. At last, however, -her weight proving too great for the seat she had chosen, as she did not -keep still, the upper part of the chair-back came to the ground, while -the other end mounted up like a piece of board for a sea-saw; and in her -fall tumbling down backwards, proved the occasion of a great deal of -mischief, by oversetting a curious set of tea-china, which her sister -_Charlotte_ was playing with; and which she had received as a present -the day before from her grandpapa. _Charlotte_ was so enraged at the -loss of her play-things, that without offering to help her sister, she -gave her a slap on the face, and told her, she was very naughty to spoil -things in such a manner by her carelessness; and that she would break -her plates whenever they came in her way. She was proceeding in this -manner when Mrs. _Airy_ thought it time to interfere, and was extremely -angry with _Charlotte_ for her warmth. “_Martha_ was not to blame,” -added she, “as she had no intention of doing the least mischief to your -cups and saucers. I think, as I told her once before, she was not -sitting in a graceful attitude, and had she moved at the time I spoke to -her, it would have prevented her fall; but that is no justification of -your behaviour to your sister. She has not deserved your reproaches, and -I did not think you could have behaved so improperly, as well as -unkindly, as to strike anyone, especially your elder sister. Indeed I am -much displeased with you, and the threat you made of breaking her plates -in return, is so very naughty and wicked, that I think you deserve to be -punished; and I desire you will ask _Martha_’s pardon for the blow you -have given her.” _Charlotte_ coloured with indignation and anger, at the -thoughts of submitting in such a manner to humble herself. She had heard -some silly girls declare, they would never own their being in the wrong, -and was withheld from acting in the noblest manner, by the false shame -of confessing an error. At length however, upon her Mamma coming towards -her with an avowed intention of inflicting some further punishment, she -mumbled out, in a low voice, which was very difficult to be understood, -That she was sorry that she had struck her sister. _Martha_, who was -extremely generous, and uncommonly good-natured, very affectionately -kissed her sister; and told her, she was much concerned at the mischief -she had occasioned; though she could not have helped it; as she fell -down before she was aware of it, and did not see that her tea-things -were near her. _Charlotte_ grew reconciled by degrees; but it was a long -time before she regained her usual cheerfulness. After some time, -however, the sisters seated themselves in a window by the table, and -solicited their Mamma for a bit of silk to make a _Pincushion_. Mrs. -_Airy_ gave them several pieces to chuse which they liked best; and -after they had taken them up a dozen times, or perhaps as many more, had -they been reckoned, _Martha_ made a choice of a square piece of pink -sattin, which she neatly sewed and stuffed with bran, and which, gentle -reader, when it was finished, was the identical _Pincushion_ whose -adventures form the subject of this little volume. Assuming, therefore, -the title of an Historian, or Biographer, which is generally understood -to mean a person who is writing an account of his own, or another’s -actions, I shall take the liberty to speak for myself, and tell you what -I saw and heard in the character of a _Pincushion_. Perhaps you never -thought that such things as are inanimate, could be sensible of any -thing which happens, as they can neither hear, see, nor understand; and -as I would not willingly mislead your judgment: I would previous to your -reading this work, inform you, that it is to be understood as an -imaginary tale; in the same manner as when you are at play, you -sometimes call yourselves gentlemen, and ladies, though you know you are -only little boys or girls. So, when you read of birds and beads speaking -and thinking, you know it is not so in reality, any more than your -amusements, which you frequently call _making believe_. To use your own -style, and adopt your own manner of speaking, therefore, you must -imagine, that a _Pincushion_ is now _making believe_ to address you, and -to recite a number of little events, some of which really have happened, -and others might do so with great probability: and if any of the -characters here represented should appear to be disagreeable, the Author -hopes you will endeavour to avoid their failings, and to practice those -virtues or accomplishments, which render the contrary examples more -worthy of imitation. And now, if you please, we will return to the -account of what further befell me in the family of Mrs. _Airy_. - -[Illustration] - -[Illustration] - -After the young ladies had amused themselves a great while with the -pieces of silk I have so often had occasion to mention, and Miss -_Martha_ had completed me to her entire satisfaction; she took all the -pins out of an old green one, which was originally in the shape of a -heart, but had, by looping a great part of its inside, through various -little holes, quite lost its form; and which, that she might find those -pins which had gone through the silk, she cut open on an old news-paper, -and then stuck all she could find upon my sides in the shape of letters, -which she afterwards changed to flowers, and a third time altered to -stars and circles; which afforded her full amusement till bed time. Miss -_Charlotte_, though her mamma had given her as much silk as her sister, -had only cut it into waste; while _Martha_, after she had furnished me, -had saved the rest towards making a housewife for her doll. I could not -help reflecting when I saw all _Charlotte_’s little shreds and slips -littering the room; what a simple method many little girls are apt to -get into, of wasting every thing which their friends are so kind as to -give them, and which, properly employed, might, make them many useful -ornaments for their dolls; and sometimes pretty trifles for themselves. -_Charlotte Airy_ as such children usually are, was desirous of having -every thing she saw, so that her drawers were always filled with bits of -ribbon, pieces of silk, cuttings of gauze, catgut, and muslin: and if -she wanted to find her gloves, tippet, tuckers, or any part of her -dress, she was obliged to search for them in twenty different places, -and frequently to go without what she was looking for. _Martha_ on the -contrary, by taking care of what might be of use, and laying it by in a -proper place, always knew where to find what she had occasion for -directly. So that it frequently happened that she went out with her -Mamma, when her sister was forced to stay at home; because she had lost -something which had delayed her so long to lock for, that she could not -get ready in time. This very circumstance happened the day after I -became acquainted with her, to her no small mortification. Mrs. _Airy_ -was going to see the exhibition of pictures, at the _Royal Academy_, and -told her daughters if they behaved well they should accompany her; as -Mrs. _Gardner_ and her niece Miss _Lounge_ would call at one o’clock. -After breakfast, _Charlotte_, who had found the mould of an old button -in one of her papa’s waistcoat pockets which she had been rummaging, had -cut to pieces an axle-tree of a little cart, which belonged to her -brother, to make a spindle, in order to convert it into a tea-totum; -with which she was so much entertained, that she was very unwilling to -leave it to go to work, though her mamma repeatedly told her, she would -not be ready against Mr. _Gardner_’s coach came. “Yes, I shall, Madam!” -said she, and played on. “Do pray go to work, _Charlotte_!” - -[Illustration] - -“Presently, Madam.” But still she thought she would give it another -twirl. “You shall not go if you have not finished your morning -business!” “In a minute I will!” And so she simply idled away her time, -without heeding her mamma’s admonition, till near an hour beyond her -usual time of beginning. This put her into such a hurry to finish when -she found it was so late, that she stitched some wristbands she was -about, and which were intended for her grandpapa, so very badly, they -were obliged to be undone; which made her so cross, that in pulling out -the work, she broke the threads of the cloth, and entirely spoiled it. -_Charlotte_ was a very fair complexioned pretty girl; but you cannot -imagine how ugly her ill-humour made her appear; nor how much more -agreeable her sister looked, who was much browner, was pitted with the -small pox, and a much plainer child. I surveyed them both as I lay on -the table, where my Mistress had placed me to stick her pins as she took -out of the shirt collar which she was putting on; _Martha_ looked so -placid and cheerful, and seemed to speak so kindly when she asked a -question, that it made her really charming; while _Charlotte_, who had a -very pretty mouth, and very regular features, stuck out her lips in a -manner so unbecoming, and tossed about her head with such very illiberal -jirks that she lost all natural advantages in her wilful ill-humour. - -[Illustration] - -A person happening to call on Mrs. _Airy_, to speak about some -particular business, she left the children to attend him; and _Martha_, -who pitied her sister’s distress, and saw the impossibility of her -finishing the task she was ordered to do, very kindly offered to assist -her, without which, she never could have accomplished it. But their -mamma at her return, immediately suspected the case to be as I have told -you, and inquired what help _Charlotte_ had received in her absence? -They were both girls of too much honour to deny the truth, and in -consequences of her frankly owning her sister’s kindness, Mrs. _Airy_, -permitted her to retire; in order to prepare for the intended -expedition; but alas! poor _Charlotte_, who indeed was not always so -good as she ought to have been, was not to go that morning, although her -mamma had consented to it. _Betty_, who came to put on her frock, was -not very fond of her, for she was sometimes apt, when her mamma was not -in the way, to speak very haughtily, and in a manner quite unbecoming a -young lady. Unfortunately she forgot herself on the present occasion, -and very rudely said, “You must come and dress me, and you must make -haste, or I shall not be ready.” “_Must I?_” replied _Betty_, “That is -if _I please_, Miss _Charlotte_, though you, forgot to put that in, and -unless you speak in a prettier way, I will not help you at all.” “Then -you may let it alone, for I will not ask you any otherwise,” and away -she went, banging the door after her, to call her sister, who was ready -and waiting for the coach in her mamma’s room. _Martha_ ran directly, -and began to pin her frock as she desired. But a new distress arose, for -as she was too careless ever to retain any of my fellow-servants -(commonly called a _Pincushion_) in her service, so she had not one pin -to proceed with after three, which had stuck at one end of me, had been -employed. Neither of them chose to apply to _Betty_, because they were -sure from _Charlotte_’s ill-behaviour to be denied: and she would not -permit her sister to ask her mamma, for fear of an inquiry which might -not turn out to her credit. So, in short, they both traversed the room -backwards and forwards, and were quite overjoyed when they found two, -(one of which proved to be crooked) between the joining of the floor. -Then they each returned and took me up repeatedly, and examined me over -and over, though they were convinced I had been empty long ago. At last, -a loud rap at the door announced Mrs. _Gardner_’s arrival. The ladies -were called, and _Martha_ obeyed, though with reluctance to leave her -sister: and _Charlotte_, with conscious shame, and remorse for her past -conduct, and heart-heaving sobs of disappointment, saw them drive away -without her. I was left upon the table in the hurry of my mistress’s -departure, and _Charlotte_ took me up, and earnestly wished she had had -a pincushion of her own: and so I should think would any one who had -experienced the want of such a useful companion; though unless well -furnished with pins, it is in itself but of little assistance, as—she -had but too unfortunately found. The slatternly appearance, and real -inconvenience, which many ladies suffer from neglecting to provide -themselves with and retaining a few such necessary implements of female -œconomy about them, is really inconceivable by any person accustomed to -a proper degree of attention. _Trifles_ are frequently regarded by the -giddy and thoughtless as of no moment, when _essentials_ are taken care -of: but it is the repetition of _trifles_ which constitutes the chief -business of our existence. In other words, people form their opinion of -a young lady from her personal appearance; and if, because she is at -work, and in want of pins, and destitute of a _Pincushion_, she has -quite undressed herself, and her cloaths are dropping off, she will be -thought a negligent slattern; which, I suppose, is what no one would -chuse to be esteemed: so, when children accustom themselves to loll -their elbows, stoop their heads, stand upon one foot, bite their nails, -or any other ungraceful actions, it makes them disagreeable, and the -object of dislike to all their friends, and every one who is acquainted -with them. And it is very foolish to imagine, that because they are not -in company with _strangers_ it does not signify; for ill-habits, when -once they are acquired, are very difficult to leave off; and by being -used to do an impolite action frequently, they will do it without -recollecting the impropriety; when if they thought, perhaps, they would -have on no account been guilty of it. - -[Illustration] - -Miss _Lounge_, the young lady who accompanied Mrs. _Airy_ to the -exhibition was a striking example of what I mention above. She was about -sixteen, and very tall of her age; so that she appeared quite womanly in -person, though her manners were to the highest degree remarkable -unpleasing, she had a strange way of tossing her legs round at every -step, as if she was making circles, and her arms were crossed over each -other in so awkward a manner, and so unfashionably low, that it made her -still more ungraceful in her appearance: besides this, she had acquired -a drawling tone in conversation, which made her completely an object of -disgust: as it was entirely the consequence of her own neglect, and -therefore, was by no means deserving of that pity which is due to every -natural defect, or accidental deformity. She returned with her aunt to -dinner. - -Miss _Charlotte_ was quite ashamed of entering the drawing room, though -she was now dressed, and had promised Mrs. _Betty_ she would behave with -more civility for the future. But the fear of her mamma’s exposing her -folly to Mrs. _Gardner_, had made her dislike to show herself in -company; and the consciousness of having deserved reproof, made her -justly apprehensive of receiving it. She did not venture down stairs, -therefore, till dinner was on the table; and then with her neck and face -as red as blushes could make them, she paid her compliments to the -company, without daring to look at her mamma. So cowardly and -uncomfortable does the thought of a wrong action make those who have -committed it, even when they are not certain it will be publicly known. -And this reminds me of a few stanzas I found in Miss _Martha_’s work-bag -one day, when she put me into it with her scissars, (by mistake I -suppose) as my proper place was certainly in her pocket. But as they are -so very apropos to my present subject, I will present my readers with -them: and as the author is quite unknown, if they should not be thought -deserving of a favourable reception, they will not at least subject the -writer to any mortification. - -[Illustration] - - _’Tis innocence only true courage can give, - or secure from the fear of disdain; - To be conscious of gilt all affiance destroys, - And the hope of enjoyment is vain._ - - _If to error betrayed, then delay not to own - The crime which has robb’d you of peace; - As penitence only can wash out the stain, - Or cause your vexation to cease._ - - _When the ermine of conscience is spotted by guilt, - Most severe are the pangs of the mind; - ’Tis a woe which no sympathy e’er can relieve, - Nay, is hurt by a treatment too kind._ - - _To feel undeserving of friendly esteem, - Is the worst of all evils below: - We may suffer from pain, but the stings of remorse, - Is the heaviest grief we can know._ - - _Then careful your innocence ever maintain, - Be assured, it is worthy your care; - Since no other distress so deprives us of hope, - Or so soon sinks the soul in despair._ - -There was another short piece by the same hand, which my mistress had -transcribed, to give her sister on occasion of a little quarrel which -had happened between them: Miss _Martha_ having mentioned to her the -impropriety of speaking rudely to servants, and behaving in a different -manner when her mamma was absent, to what she could dare to do in her -presence; which reproof _Charlotte_ highly resented, and was very angry -that her sister should find fault with her: as the following verses were -applicable to the circumstance, she adopted them as her own on the -occasion. - -[Illustration] - - _Nay_, Charlotte, _why so much displeas’d to be told, - That your friends have discernment to see? - If you could descend to_ deserve _my reproach, - The error lies sure not in_ me. - - _I mentioned the fault that in future your care, - Might secure from unguarded surprize; - I thought you had sense to rely on my love; - To resent it I deem’d you too wise._ - - _The freedom of friendship should never displease, - Tho’ harsh its reproofs may appear; - Since often in public who flatter us most, - Are the first at our weakness to sneer._ - - _Then should not gladly, with candour receive, - The advice which affection bestows; - For sincerity rarely we meet with in life, - Few will aid us, but numbers oppose._ - - _As to you, I am bound by the dearest of ties, - My_ sister, _as well as my_ friend: - _No undue command did I mean to usurp, - Nor ever design to offend._ - - _Then let us united in harmony live, - For sisters should ne’er disagree; - And when_ I _am wrong, equal freedom exert; - To complain of these errors to me_. - -Mrs. _Airy_ was so generous as not to expose her daughter’s folly before -Mrs. _Gardner_; and as she had met with a severe punishment in the -consequence of her fault, and had promised amendment for the future, -after a gentle reprimand, when she came down the next morning, nothing -further passed on the subject. - -[Illustration] - -_Charlotte_ was so conscious of her late misbehaviour, that she had -scarce courage to inquire what entertainment they had received from a -sight of the pictures at the exhibition; and _Martha_, who was extremely -delicate and attentive, very cautiously avoided the subject, from fear -of appearing to insult her sister, or to remind her mamma of the reason -which had occasioned her absence from the party. Mrs. _Airy_ inquired -whether _Martha_ had not particularly taken notice of a large picture, -which represented the death of Earl _Goodwin_. She replied, that Mrs. -_Gardner_ had pointed it out to her observation; but that she had not -remarked any particulars, except the figure of a King, and a large -company at dinner. “I will tell you the story then, my dear, to which -this picture refers,” said Mrs. _Airy_. - -“In the reign of _Edward_ the Confessor, in the year 1042, Earl -_Goodwin_, who had been accessary to the murder of Prince _Alfred_, was -at dinner with the King at _Windsor_; and taking a piece of bread, -called God to witness his innocence, and wished if he uttered any thing -but the truth, that the next mouthful he ate might choak him. Which -accordingly happened, and the bread stuck in his throat and he died -immediately at the table. Do not you think my dear,” added Mrs. _Airy_, -“it was a just punishment for his untruth, and an awful judgment for -calling God to witness a falsehood?” “Indeed, Madam, I think it was -quite dreadful: but are you sure that this account is true? for though -it is certainly very wicked to tell a lie on any occasion, yet, as -sometimes many people are thus guilty, I wonder that such events do not -more frequently happen! You know that Miss _Riby_ said she had not been -writing last week, although you saw that her fingers were inked; and -_Charlotte_ had seen her doing it; why then, did not the same accident -happen to her?” “Because, my love, the punishment of such crimes does -not always immediately follow the commission of them; but you may be -sure that the remorse of conscience, and the secret uneasiness of mind -which the guilty suffer, is a very great unhappiness; and the -apprehension and the fear of a future account after death, besides the -idea of present detection, is such a degree of misery as no other -punishment can equal. As to your question, whether I believe this -account to be true? I certainly do! It was an extraordinary event which -was recorded at the time it happened, and which every historian has -mentioned since, and faithfully transmitted to us. This is the best -authority we can have for any fact which happened before our own time, -and is therefore entitled to our belief. But why such examples are so -rare, is not to be wondered at; because you know that wicked people will -be punished hereafter; and though such instances sometimes happen, to -teach others to be good, and to make them afraid of doing what will make -them liable to such terrible vengeance, yet, in general, a crime of this -kind does not meet with immediate chastisement; because, after death, as -I have before told you, those who have been wicked, will suffer such -misery as their sins deserved. Besides which, the liar is at present -detested by every one, and loses all the advantage of confidence, and -the pleasure of being believed: even when he does speak truth, he is -liable to be suspected, and his word is doubted on all occasions.” The -conversation was here interrupted by the arrival of two young ladies and -their mamma, who came to pay a morning visit to Mrs. _Airy_; but as they -did not say any thing worth the attention of my readers, I shall not -trouble myself to repeat more of what passed than may be imagined, from -the comments of my mistress and her sister, with which I shall present -them. - -[Illustration] - -_Martha_, before the room door was well shut after them, began to -observe that the eldest Miss _Chantillon_ was very ugly, and very -stupid; and the youngest a good pretty girl, and talked a great deal -indeed. “I wish,” added she, “I could speak as fast as she does.” “To -talk so fast, my love,” said her mamma, “is by no means any -accomplishment; and I am far from your opinion, in so highly admiring -the merits of Miss _Lucy_. She chatters so fast, as frequently not to be -understood: and has a very silly trick of beginning every sentence with -a laugh, than which nothing can be more ill-bred. The person, who is -speaking, should never laugh, if she can help it, at her own wit, if she -design to excite mirth, or to meet with approbation from others. But -without any such intention, _Lucy_ assumes an affected giggle whenever -she attempts to speak. She has likewise a very unbecoming pertness in -her manner, and, by frequent interruptions, when her elders are -otherwise engaged, renders herself extremely disagreeable. I would have -you, my good girls, possess that desirable degree of proper courage, as -never to feel ashamed of speaking when it is necessary; but I think it -is an unpleasing sight to perceive a young woman, or child I should say, -for _Lucy_ is young enough for that epithet, affecting to understand -every thing, and giving her opinion unasked, upon subjects which -frequently expose her ignorance an presumption. This is aiming at a -character to which she has no pretensions; and by wishing to rise into a -woman, before she has reached the age of understanding, she is despised -for her vanity, and loses that esteem she might have attained by a -proper degree of humility, and a better knowledge of her station. This -observation, my dear _Martha_, I would particularly address to you; as -you are generally thought uncommonly tall, and are usually imagined to -be much older than you are. This I know you fancy to be a compliment, -which always appears to give you pleasure? but remember, that, if you -assume airs of womanhood, and affect to be thought further advanced in -age, you will have the less allowance made for any errors you may -commit, and consequently meet with contempt where you might otherwise -have escaped censure. Youth, and inexperience, are justly allowed to -excuse any slight inadvertence in manners, or want of grace in -appearance; but if you chuse to be thought of more consequence, you must -likewise expect, that the notice you may attract will not always be -favourable to your vanity. I assure you, I think Miss _Jenny Chantillon_ -is much more agreeable than her sister, as she has courage sufficient to -reply to any question, and to speak distinctly when she is particularly -addressed, without inquiring, in _Lucy_’s manner, into the reason of -every word which is uttered, and deciding every argument according to -her own fancy: and, I dare say, if you will be careful to observe, you -will find that _Jenny_ always meets with attention from the company, -while _Lucy_ is frequently insulted, by being enjoined to silence, and -by her hearers turning from her with disdain. In short, my dear, it -requires a great deal of thought and propriety, to behave in an -agreeable manner at your age. It is best not to be anxious to be taken -notice of, since that eagerness always defeats its aim. Girls have not -had the advantage of experience to teach them wisdom; and when once they -are engaged in conversation, and find themselves attended to, their -volatile spirits hurry them on, with the desire of obtaining applause -for their wit, to say things which are sometimes neither delicate nor -prudent; and which they may, when they have time to reflect, long have -reason to repent having imprudently uttered. Any restraint at such a -time, is, I know, always esteemed an ill-natured interruption, and is -apt to damp their harmony, and lower their spirits. I would therefore -warn you of the danger before-hand, that your own prudence may be a -check to that unlimited indulgence, which at such a period is liable to -excess: and, I dare say, that your good sense will teach you, that my -admonitions are always intended for your advantage. To impress this -deeper upon your mind, I will repeat to you a few lines which were -written to me, when I was young, by my aunt, and which, as they -frequently occurred to my memory, I found to be singularly useful. - -[Illustration] - - _Recollect, my sweet girl, ere you mix with the world. - There is need of some caution to guide; - Then wisely remember to govern your tongue, - As silence much folly may hide._ - - _Most useful I think you this maxim will find, - And never its precepts neglect; - That who giddy and thoughtless will chatter away, - Shall ne’er gain applause or respect._ - - _Like the Parrot, awhile they may please and amuse; - But no real esteem will acquire; - And I trust that your wish when in converse you join, - Is a nobler regard to inspire._ - - _Remember that memory long may record, - The folly you utter’d in jest; - And a secret unmarked when escaped from your lips, - May long rob your bosom of rest._ - - _Then conscious of error ’tis vain to repent, - As the mischief admits no relief; - And surely ’tis simple, so thoughtless to lay - The dismal foundations of grief._” - -The ladies now all retired to dinner, but I am ignorant of what passed -there, as I was left upon a piece of embroidery, which my mistress was -covering with some white paper to keep it clean: and she did not fetch -me till after tea; when she carried me in her hand down stairs with her -work, to show some ladies who were assembled in the drawing room. I then -accompanied her into what was usually called the green parlour, as the -furniture was all of that colour; whither she went to play with her -young visiters, whose names were _Eliza Meekly_ and _Julia Norris_. - -[Illustration] - -They amused themselves with playing on the Harpsichord, while Miss -_Martha_ personated the music-master, and _Charlotte_ chose to teach -them dancing. Some part of the evening they played at going to the -exhibition; and just as they determined to visit the pictures, the -footman came to acquaint the young ladies, that their coach was ready. -Miss _Meekly_’s bib was unpinned, and _Martha_ gave me into her hand in -a hurry, while she was looking for her cloak. So without recollecting -that I was another’s property, _Eliza_ put me into her pocket, made a -very elegant courtesy, and stepped into the carriage. I felt really very -sorry to part from a family with which I had been some time connected; -and to one of whom I owed my being a _Pincushion_. But my new mistress -was so very engaging, that I was in hopes she would take care of me, and -not leave me about to the mercy of a little kitten, who jumped into her -lap the moment she got home; and who afterwards frisked away with a -little tassel which dropped off from one corner of a work-bag which lay -on the table. But before I proceed with my history, it will be necessary -to introduce my readers to Miss _Meekly_ and her companions, and to make -them better acquainted with this new family, who are all of them -deserving their notice. - -Mrs. _Stanley_, to whom the house belonged, was the widow of a -clergyman, who had at his death left her in rather indigent -circumstances; and she had been advised (to support herself and two -younger sisters who lived with her) to take a small number of young -ladies to board. Her number was confined to six; two of whom were those -I have above mentioned. The others were three sisters, whose names were -_Saxby_, and a Miss _Una_; who, for her sweetness of temper, and -excellence in every accomplishment, was esteemed superior to all the -rest of her companions. _Harriet Una_, was cousin to Miss _Meekly_, and -they usually slept together. She was just turned of thirteen, was tall -and large; had light brown hair, blue eyes, and a fine complexion: but -her good-nature and willingness to oblige every one, made her the -general favourite, and recommended her to universal esteem. - -[Illustration] - -When the young ladies retired to bed, _Eliza_ found me in her pocket, -and told _Harriet_, she was afraid Miss _Airy_ would want her -_Pincushion_; and she was the more concerned, as the family were to go -into the country very early the next morning, and she should have no -opportunity to return it. However, continued she, “I will make a new one -to present to Miss _Airy_ when I see her; and I will keep this, as I -have not one at present, my kitten having pulled mine to pieces this -morning: but I will take care this shall not come to the same -mischance.” I was glad to hear that was her intention, as I should by no -means have liked the thought of sharing the fate of my predecessor. At -this time Mrs. _Stanley_ entered the room to wish them a good-night, and -to see whether they were properly taken care of. “I am very unhappy -to-night,” said _Eliza_, as soon as she was gone: “and I feel ashamed of -receiving Mrs. _Stanley_’s kisses, because I behaved in a manner I am -sure she would not approve.” “What have you done, my dear cousin,” -replied _Harriet_, “to make you so uneasy?” “I will tell you,” answered -Miss _Meekly_, “though I do not like to confess my weakness. Just before -dinner, Miss _Charlotte Airy_ asked me to eat some preserved plums, -which she said had been made a present of to her Mamma, and which came -from _Portugal_. They were very sweet and luscious, and as I am not -allowed to have any thing of that kind, I refused her offer. But when we -had dined, she pressed me again, and laughed at me very much for being -so foolish, as to imagine any thing so innocent could hurt me; but -supposed, as I went to _school_, my _mistress_, for so she sneeringly -called Mrs. _Stanley_, would _whip_ me if I did. At last, overcome with -her persecutions, and vexed to be treated so much like a baby, and as if -I was afraid of punishment, I took the plum, and have not been easy -since. And now, my dear _Harriet_, what shall I do? Suppose Mrs. -_Stanley_ should ask me whether I have eaten any thing lately which I -ought not: and if she does not put that question, I feel so undeserving -of her caresses, that she will see by my looks I have behaved -improperly.” “I am very sorry,” replied Miss _Una_; “but as you are so -sensible it was wrong, I may spare my recriminations. However, I think -the noblest reparation you can now make, would be honestly to inform -Mrs. _Stanley_ of the crime, and the sincerity of your regret for having -been guilty of it: should it be discovered by any other means, you will -forfeit her esteem, and lose that confidence, with which you are at -present favoured; by such an unsolicited confession, you will restore -satisfaction to your own conscience, and be certain of her approbation.” - -_Eliza_ was convinced of the propriety and justice of her friend’s -advice, and promised to comply with it the next morning. But her -excessive timidity prevented her making use of several opportunities -which presented, though the subject occupied all her attention, and she -could scarce think of any thing else. She again applied therefore to -_Harriet_, and told her it was impossible for her to summon up courage -to do as she had desired; and begged she would, from her, acquaint Mrs. -_Stanley_ with what had happened. Miss _Una_, in the mildest terms, -complied with her request; at the same time very generously commending -her honour on every occasion, and urging her present uneasiness to -engage Mrs. _Stanley_’s compassion. Miss _Meekly_, when she was -acquainted with her cousin’s having revealed this secret, which had -oppressed her mind, was very unwilling to attend her to the lady -above-mentioned. Mrs. _Stanley_ received her with the greatest affection -and tenderness; and after expressing, in the warmest terms, her -approbation of such a generous confession, added, “You need never, my -dear girl, be afraid either of anger, or punishment, when with such a -degree of frankness, you acknowledge any fault you have committed. Be -assured, your friends will be always willing to pardon those errors -which you promise to amend: but let the present instance warn you, my -_Eliza_, never to be led into actions which you know are improper, -because the company you are with may ridicule your refusal. Miss -_Charlotte Airy_ is, in my opinion, a very naughty girl, to endeavour to -persuade you to do any thing which you have been forbidden. And I hope -from the remorse you have suffered, you will reflect on the folly of -complying with any proposals, which your conscience suggests to you is -wrong. Do not be afraid of being laughed at for being good. Every person -of real sense will esteem you for your resolution: and because a silly -girl may _sneer_ at your apprehension of punishment, it will be much -more ridiculous, and wicked at the same time, to be guilty of what you -are conscious is a crime, for which you will _deserve_, and perhaps -_receive_ correction. Besides, _one_ bad action, is but too often the -cause of the commission of others; and when once we have deviated from -what is right in a small instance, it is frequently the occasion of -accumulated guilt. I will tell you an instance of this kind that may -illustrate my meaning, and which, as I was acquainted with the person -who is the subject of it, will perhaps make a deeper impression on your -mind.” - -[Illustration] - -“A young lady, whose real name I shall (for the sake of charity) conceal -under that of _Lloyd_, and who was, my dear _Eliza_, nearly of the same -age with yourself, was educated with the utmost attention; and as she -was an only child, was the darling of her parents, and the centre of all -their future expectations. _Betsey_, which was her usual appellation, -went one day to visit a companion, with whom she was extremely intimate; -but who unfortunately for her, was not possessed of that strict honour -which should be the basis and foundation of friendship. When they had -been for some time at play in the garden, she proposed to go back to a -little shop in the neighbourhood to make a purchase of some gingerbread; -and though Miss _Lloyd_ for a time objected to the proposal without -leave, against her mamma’s repeated command; yet, her companion’s -laughing at her squeamishness (as she wickedly called an adherence to -her duty) prevailed over her better resolutions, and she accompanied her -to the place I mentioned. As it was the only shop of the kind which the -village afforded, the boys of an adjacent school very frequently went -there for the same purpose, as the two young ladies who now entered; and -two of the most unlucky of their number, happened at that time to be -bargaining for some balls. They staid very soberly till Miss _Lloyd_ had -taken out her purse to pay for the cakes she had purchased; but as the -lock of her pocket book was entangled in it, it came out of her pocket -at the same time, when one of the boys snatched it from her hand, and -rudely declared he would see its contents, and know all the girl’s -secrets. This vexed her extremely, and she thoughtlessly pursued him, as -he ran away with the prize, till she was a good way from home. He was -joined by several of his school-fellows, who took part with him, and -behaved in so wild a manner as to terrify her greatly. At length, -however, she got away from them, and ran back with all the speed in her -power: but as it was later than her usual time of returning, her parents -were uneasy, and questioned her with great tenderness and anxiety, as to -the reason of her stay. She told them, she had been out with Miss -_Hannah_ (the companion she had really visited) and her maid, and that a -horse had been near running over her, which had frightened her so much, -as to prevent her return. - -[Illustration] - -“This story was believed by Mr. and Mrs. _Lloyd_ for some time, and -_Betsey_ who had at first been very unhappy at the thoughts of such a -wicked deceit, at length grew reconciled as she found herself -undetected. She therefore ventured upon a second transgression, from the -encouragement which she foolishly imagined the secresy her first fault -had given her; and with her intimate Miss _Hannah_ took another walk, -without any person to have the care of them. But during their absence -from home, an unexpected accident punished the imprudent Miss _Lloyd_ -for her disobedience and untruth, in a manner which will give her cause -for repentance to the latest period of her life; for as she was crossing -a road in her return, a horse which had been tied to the rails of a -house a little distance, broke the bridle which confined him, and -gallopped away full speed, unrestrained by any opposition, till in his -passage the unfortunate Miss _Lloyd_, who did not perceive his approach, -was thrown down, and broke her leg in such a terrible manner, as to -occasion her being a cripple ever after. She has since confessed, the -consciousness of her falsehood was such a conviction to her mind of the -wickedness of her conduct, (when she was made sensible that the accident -was the consequence of her disobedience to her parents) that it was more -difficult to support, than any bodily uneasiness she had suffered; and -the reflections that they would never be able to confide in her for the -future, was the occasion of so much self-reproach, as to deprive her of -every enjoyment. This instance may serve to convince you, that a slight -error is very frequently without any previous intention; and when least -expected, the occasion of such crimes, as in the cooler moments of -thought (that is, when you have time to reflect on the wickedness of the -action) you would never be capable of committing; and as none can be -sure they would be able to resist temptation, it is best never to do any -thing which you know to be wrong, though it may appear to be in the -smallest instance, since the desire of concealing a _trifling_ fault, -may lead you to hide it by a falsehood, which is one of the _greatest_ -you can be guilty of.” - -[Illustration] - -Miss _Meekly_ was convinced of the truth and propriety of this argument, -and promised to be more attentive for her future conduct. She then -joined her companions with that cheerful good-humour, which -distinguished her character, and attended them into the great parlour, -where they usually spent the morning. When they had concluded their -work, writing, &c. Mrs. _Stanley_ always made them read to her, and -encouraged them to ask any question which occurred to them; to make -their own observations upon those passages in history which struck their -imaginations; or to propose to her any objection, which arose in their -minds. She desired them to ask the meaning and origin of those customs -they did not comprehend; and by so doing, had frequent opportunities of -improving their understandings. Instances of this kind very frequently -occurred, and supplied them with subjects of conversation. Miss _Una_ -was working a map of _England_, and inquired one day how long the island -had been divided into shires and counties. Mrs. _Stanley_ applied to the -young ladies to know if any of them could resolve the question, but as -they were all silent, “you should endeavour, my dears, said she, to -remember what you read, or it will be of very little advantage. I -believe _Harriet_, you read an account of this division a few months -ago, when you were going through the reigns of the _Saxon_ Monarchs. Do -not you remember that the great King _Alfred_, in the year 886 repaired -the city of _London_, which had been burnt by the _Danes_ in 839, and -that he afterwards divided the kingdom into shires, hundreds, and -tithings?” “I did not recollect it,” said Miss _Una_. “But pray,” added -Miss _Saxby_, “did the same king set up all the crosses, for I remember -something about their being erected, though I have forgotten when it -happened.” “Your memory is very short I am afraid,” replied Mrs. -_Stanley_; “but if you were to write down such particulars, you would -find it of great assistance: as it appears very illiterate to be -unacquainted with those facts, which have occurred in the history of -your native country. All the crosses you mention, were erected by King -_Edward_ the first, in every place where the funeral procession of his -Queen stopped from _Lincolnshire_ (where she died) to _Westminster_. -There were in all ten, I think. One at _Lincoln_, _Grantham_, -_Stamford_, _Geddington_, _Northampton_, _Stony Stratford_, _Dunstable_, -St. _Albans_, _Waltham_, and _Westminster_, called _Charing_ _Cross_. -You should always endeavour to observe what you read; but those things -which relate to the island in which you live, have a particular claim to -your remembrance. For this purpose I think your present work is -singularly useful, as it will so strongly impress the geography of your -country upon your mind, that I hope, my dear _Harriet_, you will never -forget it.” As nothing material happened to my mistress, and very little -variation occurred in her manner of living, I shall pass over the usual -events of every day, which my readers can easily imagine; such as her -taking me out of her pocket during the time of dressing, and restoring -me to that place of confinement when she had concluded, and proceed to -relate an accident in which I was very nearly concerned. - -[Illustration] - -The kitten I have before-mentioned, who was a great favourite with Miss -_Meekly_, was never allowed to enter her bed-chamber; but one day, the -weather being extremely warm, and the door left open, it walked in, and -laid itself down at a little distance from the window, in a spot where -the sun shone; the shutters being half closed to exclude the heat. -_Eliza_ was employed in putting a pair of ruffles into her jacket, and I -lay in her lap securely as I imagined, till a carriage stopping at the -gate, she precipitately jumped up to look out at the visiters, and in -her haste let me fall upon the floor. Her motion was so sudden and -unexpected that I could not save myself, or check the velocity with -which I was impelled. So that I unfortunately rolled on, till I touched -the edge of a bookcase; and discovered myself to Mrs. _Puss_, who hooked -me with her claws, and twisted me round several times, with as much -dexterity as if I had been spinning; or, to use a more proper simile, as -if I had represented a mouse. I afforded her great, entertainment for -some time, till at last I found myself a second time under one of the -feet of the bookcase, and so fast wedged in, that it was beyond the art -of even a kitten’s invention, to extricate me from my situation. Mrs. -_Stanley_ coming up stairs, Miss _Meekly_ turned out my antagonist, and -with unavailing care searched for me in every drawer, on every table, -and upon the bed. - -Long have I remained in this dull state of obscurity and confinement, -unable to make known my distress, as I want the power of articulation: -at least my language can be only understood to things inanimate as -myself. A pen, however, which fell down near me, engaged to present -these memoirs to the world, if ever it should be employed by the hand of -kindness, to rescue my name from oblivion. Should the eye of youth read -this account with any pleasure, it is hoped the candour of generosity -will over look its imperfections; and should fate, in some fortunate -moment of futurity, again restore me to the possession of Miss _Meekly_, -or any of her companions, my gratitude will engage me to thank the -public for its indulgence, and to continue the account of my adventures. - -If I am not so happy as to meet with approbation, I shall at least have -the consolation to reflect, that these pages have suggested no wrong -ideas to the youthful mind, have given no encouragement to vanity, nor -exhibited any improper example with commendation; which is what better -Authors, and works of higher genius cannot always be happy enough to -boast. Such as it is, I submit this account of myself to the world, and -only desire them to remember, in the words of the admired _Gay_, That - - “_From objects most minute and mean, - A virtuous mind may morals glean._” - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - THE - - _ADVENTURES_ - - OF A - - _PINCUSHION_. - - ------------------------------------------- - - - - - PART II. - - ------------------------------------------- - - -I had lain so long in my dismal confinement, that I began to despair of -ever presenting the world with any second part of my adventures. And -yet, thought I, it is very hard that a _Pincushion_ so new, so clean, -and so beautiful, that might have a thousand opportunities of seeing the -different manners of mankind, should be thus secluded from company, and -condemned by the playful freaks of an insignificant kitten thus to pass -away its best days in obscurity. And here let me take this opportunity -to suggest a useful hint to my young readers, which, as my inactive -situation allowed me sufficient time for reflection, I had frequently -reason to feel the force of: namely, That although I fretted and fumed -every day at my unfortunate condition, I never found it was at all -improved by it, or that my ill-humour in the least degree made me -happier or assisted my escape. - -[Illustration] - -When I determined to submit quietly, I was as happy as any _Pincushion_ -in such a state of retirement could be. But when in a cross fit I tried -to roll myself from under the bookcase, I found the attempt was -impossible to accomplish, and I hurt my sides against the foot of it. -The space was so small between the bottom of my prison and the floor, -that I had no hopes of escape, as it was impossible for any broom to -find its way under: or otherwise the cleanliness of Mrs. _Stanley_’s -maid would certainly have effected my deliverance. But, alas! of this I -had no prospect; and though my endeavours were fruitless, it taught me -such a lesson of contentment, as I wish every little reader of my -memoirs may remember, and copy in their own conduct. For if they are -tired of working, reading, music, drawing, or any other employment at -home; or what is frequently the case, are impatient of the confinement -of being at school, I would have them take my advice, and try to amuse -themselves when they have opportunity, and wait with patience till they -are of a proper age, either to leave the place they dislike, or have -overcome the difficulty of learning those accomplishments which are -necessary to be acquired. For they may depend upon it, that fretfulness -and ill-humour will make every condition unhappy: while a resolution to -be pleased, and make the best of every thing, is the only method to be -agreeable to others, or comfortable themselves. The foot of the -bookcase, will press the closer, when we petulantly try to escape: and -though _children_ are not _Pincushions_, yet they will find, that -whenever they are fretful and dissatisfied, they will be unhappy, and -never succeed in any thing they undertake. I hope I shall be pardoned -for this digression, but as the event of my escape was so strong in my -mind, I could not pass it by without a pause of observation. - -[Illustration] - -Let me now, however, proceed to inform my readers, that one fine day, -when I had determined to make myself contented, and when from the -quietness in which I had been for some days, I had reason to believe the -family were absent, and had therefore little hope for release, on a -sudden I felt the bookcase move, and heard the sound of men’s voices, -who, after much pushing and hoisting, took away what had so long covered -me from the eye of every beholder. In short, I found that Mrs. _Stanley_ -had taken another house, as her lease was expired; and in consequence of -the removal of her furniture, I regained my liberty. One of the porters -took me up, and blew off the flew with which so long a confinement had -covered me, and taking me down stairs, presented me to a chair woman, -who was hired to clean the house. “There, mother _Trusty_,” said he, “is -a present for you, which, if you please, you may give to little _Jenny_: -it will make her as fine as a lady.” “Thank you,” returned she, “I will -keep it safe for my girl, and if you have a bit of paper, I will wrap it -up, for my hands are wet and dirty, and when I take any thing out of my -pocket I may spoil it, you know. But as to making her fine, _Jacob_, -indeed I do not desire it; and were you to present any thing to wear, -she could not have it; for I think finery is not suitable for us. She is -a _good child_, _Jacob_, and that is better than being a lady.” “Well, -mother _Trusty_, do as you please,” replied _Jacob_; “I do not know who -the _Pincushion_ belonged to, so if you like _Jane_ should have it, why -I am glad I found it.” So saying, he complained that the weather was -very hot, and after wiping his face with a coarse apron, which was tied -round him, he drank Mrs. _Trusty_’s health; and took a good draught of -porter, which stood on the table. He then sat down to eat some bread and -cheese, and calling a great dog which lay in one corner of the kitchen, -made him sit up on his hind legs to beg for some victuals, and -afterwards bring him his knot, which he very dexterously did, by taking -the buckle of it in his mouth, and dragging it after him to his master. -Another trick which this animal had been taught, was to shut the door at -the word of command; and his last performance to the entertainment of my -new Mistress and Mr. _Jacob_, was to pick up his master’s wig and bring -it upon his head, which made indeed a very droll figure to the -spectators. At the conclusion or his meal, _Jacob_ bade adieu to mother -_Trusty_, and they each separated to pursue their different employments. -I was in the mean time laid on one of the shelves, curiously wrapped up -in a bit of paper, which had fallen from the back of that very bookcase -under which I had so long resided: it was torn in two by _Jacob_, who -took one half to put up some bits of cheese rinds for his dog; and I -found it was a fragment of poetry, which I suppose had been sent to Miss -_Saxby_, as her name was _Martha_. I amused myself with the perusal of -the lines, which were as follow: - -[Illustration] - - - FRAGMENT. - - _’Tis a folly, my friend, thus to envy the great, - Since content may be found in the lowest estate; - Tho’ Miss * * * exults that she’s splendidly drest, - Of true happiness_, Martha, _she ne’er was possess’d_. - - _I have seen her, my friend, when no art could assuage, - Her anger, vexation, and petulant rage; - Because an inferior had treated with scorn, - Those Trinkets and gauze which her person adorn._ - - _But, believe me, esteem from true merit must rise, - Or the world will the pageants of fortune despise; - ’Tis ridiculous, surely, for pride to expect, - Any better return than disdain and neglect._ - - _Let us then, my_ Martha, _more prudent and wise, - Endeavour with nobler ambition to rise; - Let kind emulation our bosoms expand, - The foolish suggestions of pride to withstand_. - - _Let us trust that_ perfection _each effort shall bless, - As industry ever is crown’d with success: - Tho’ hard is the task, yet ’tis great to aspire, - And the deep-buried embers of_ genius _to fire_. - - _’Tis a laudable aim, when we seek to excel, - And conquer that sloth which is apt to rebel: - Then let us attentive each precept obey, - And snatch the proud laurels of glory away._ - -[Illustration] - -The business of the day being concluded, the good mother _Trusty_ shut -up the house; and taking me down from the shelf, put me carefully in her -pocket. We were not long before we arrived at her habitation, which -consisted of two neat little rooms, in a small house, about the middle -of a very pleasant lane, A clean looking boy and girl were sitting at -the door, with a coloured apron full of peas, which they were very -busily shelling. They expressed great pleasure at the sight of Mrs. -_Trusty_, whom I found to be their grandmother, and with much -good-humour, told her they had each earned a halfpenny; for that Mrs. -_Traffick_ at the chandler’s shop, had given them one penny, and -promised them a farthing’s worth of gingerbread, or a stale roll, for -getting her peas ready for supper. “Well, and I have brought you home -something,” replied Mrs. _Trusty_, unfolding me to the child, who -eagerly getting up to receive her present, had nearly overset the apron -and its contents; but her brother luckily caught it, so as to prevent -the peas from falling into the dirt. “But pray, _Jenny_ stay till you -have done, and have washed your hands,” said her grandmother; “for it -would be a pity to spoil this nice sattin _Pincushion:_” - -“And what have you brought for me?” cried rosy _Dick_, as he emptied a -handful of peas into the bason. “Why nothing at all, my good boy,” -replied Mrs. _Trusty_, “but a piece of bread and cheese: but I hope you -are not jealous that your sister should have any thing, when you cannot -partake of it?” “_Jealous!_” said he: “No, I would go without any thing -in the world for the sake of my _Jenny;_ and I will give her my -half-penny with all my heart, though I have staid away from a nice game -at cricket on the green to earn it. When I am a man you shall see how -hard I will work, and take care of all the money I get, and give it to -you, grandmother, to buy us victuals, and drink, and cloaths; and you -shall stay at home and knit; but never, while I have any health, shall -you go out to such hard labour as you now do.” “Blessings on my generous -boy,” exclaimed the tender hearted mother _Trusty_, while the tears of -affection rolled down her aged cheeks. “Just such a man was thy father -_Dick_. While he was alive, we never wanted for any thing. He was a good -man, indeed he was; and I hope that you will resemble him. But go, my -boy! carry home your work, and bring the stale roll which you was -promised: it will be much better for you than gingerbread.” - -[Illustration] - -_Jenny_ kissed her brother, and thanked him for his kind intention: “but -we will give the penny to our grandmother,” said she; “you know she has -got five pence three farthings which we have had given us already; and -when there is enough we will ask her to buy you a pair of new shoes; -because those are too bad to walk with.” Away ran _Richard_ with the -peas, and returned in triumph with the roll; when the little party sat -down to supper, with that smiling good-humour and cheerful contentment, -which is not always an attendant on the meals of the rich and great. But -when I saw how very little was sufficient (or was obliged to be so) for -a woman who had been hard at labour all day, and two little hungry -children, I could not help reflecting, how wicked it is in those who are -blessed with plenty, to be dissatisfied with their food, and idly waste -when they are not disposed to eat it, that which would keep the poor -from starving, and which many an unhappy child would be highly thankful -to receive. When they had concluded the meal which their grandmother had -brought them, _Dick_ ran to a neighbouring pump, to replenish a broken -red pitcher which had lost its handle and a piece out of the top: and -after they had each of them drank with thirsty eagerness he kissed his -grandmother and sister, and wished them a good-night, went quietly to -bed. Little _Jenny_ followed her brother’s example, as soon as she had -laid me in a drawer with great care, where all her treasures were -deposited. Among that number was a little paper, which was nearly worn -out with frequent perusal, and with which I shall beg leave to present -my readers. - -[Illustration] - - DICK TO HIS SISTER. - - - _Tho’ I am but a boy, yet I’ll do the best I can, - And I’ll try to earn something, altho I’m not a man;_ - _But when I am older, nay_, Jenny, _do not cry, - For the loss of thy father and mother I’ll supply_. - _I’ll go to yon farm house, and beg a bit of bread; - And if I get a morsel, my_ Jenny _shall be fed; - Then do not weep so sore, for I hope we know the worst, - And to see you look so dismal my heart it will burst_. - _Old grannum she will help us, and work for to maintain; - And when I am bigger, I’ll pay it all again._ - _Tho’ as yet I cannot dig, yet a gleaning I may go, - Then stop your tears, my_ Jenny, _for I cannot see them flow. - When I pass thro’ the church yard, where Daddy is at rest; - I cannot help sobbing, and a sigh will heave my breast: - And I think to myself, if my_ Jenny _too should die, - Ah! who would her place to her_ Richard _e’er supply. - Then, my sister, cheer thine heart, and do not look so sad; - If we can but live together, matters will not be so bad. - Now the blackberries are ripe, and I’ll gather some for thee; - And we’ll eat them, my_ Jenny, _beneath yon hollow tree. - I know too, my love, where some honey may be found; - For I have oft mark’d the place, which the bees do surround; - And I’ll take some for thee, for young_ Robin _taught me how, - One day when I followed in the field with his plow. - Then, my_ Jenny, _be but happy, and cheer us with a smile; - For I fain would make thee blest, and thy sorrows all beguile_. - _Tho’ poor Daddy is no more, yet_, Richard _loves his_ Jane, - _And all thy tears, my sister, can’t bring him back again_. - -Perhaps it may be thought an uncommon effort for little _Dick_ to turn -poet at so early an age, and with so few advantages from education. But -there is no answering for the powers of natural genius, and many a one -may regard the attempt as _impossible_, merely because they are too -indolent to exert their faculties. _Richard_ had been taught to read and -write at the charity school of the parish where he lived: and as no -application had been wanting on his part, the progress he made did equal -credit to his own abilities, and the attention of his master, with whom -his merit made him a great favourite. - -_Jenny_ was likewise put to a small school at a little distance, by the -benevolence of the vicar’s wife, (with whom such instances were very -frequent) and by her assiduity recommended herself to her mistress, who -would often propose her example as a pattern to the rest of her -scholars. - -[Illustration] - -The next morning, when mother _Trusty_ got up to her daily labour, she -kissed her grand-children, and told then to go to school early, and not -stay and play afterwards: but to return back again, for she would -probably come home to dinner. This they promised to do; and after they -had learned their lessons they affectionately hugged each other and -diligently set forward with their books in their hands. But _Jenny_ in a -few minutes returned to fetch me, in order to exhibit her new present to -her school-fellows. We soon arrived at a cottage, the apartments of -which were neither large nor numerous; but the exquisite cleanness of it -was truly admirable. The mistress, whose name was _Markall_, was dressed -in a blue and white striped gown, which was rather of the coarsest -materials; but was put on with the neatness of a Quaker, as was a -plain-bordered mob, with a white cloth binder, and a coloured silk -handkerchief; which, with the addition of a checked apron, and a black -petticoat, will give a pretty good idea of her appearance. She commended -_Jenny_ for coming early, and having inquired after her grandmother and -brother, heard her read, and repeat the lesson she had the day before -given her to learn. Soon after which, _Betsey Field_, _Nanny Hay_, and -the rest of the scholars arrived; among which number were likewise -several boys. As the room door (which indeed was the door of the house -too) was left open for the benefit of the air, and as one of the forms -where the girls were at work was placed on that side, they were many of -them better disposed to watch the passing of a cart, or a wheel-barrow; -or to attend the flight of birds, and butterflies, than to mind their -works: and Mrs. _Markall_ punished several of them, with a few strokes -of a little cane, which lay on her table for that purpose. - -[Illustration] - -After she had heard them read, they stood round her in a circle to -spell; and those who were so negligent as to mistake, lost their place -in the set, and exchanged with their more attentive companions. A -precedency in the ring was coveted with great ardour, and encouraged a -spirit of emulation among them, as to stand first, (which was my -mistress’s distinction) was regarded as an acknowledgement of superior -excellence. When they had finished their business, and the wished-for -hour of twelve struck, from the church clock, which was very near Mrs. -_Markall_’s house, they all made their rustic courtesies and bows to the -Dame, and poured, like a swarm of summer flies, into the lane. The whole -body of them stood a for a few moments to interchange their mutual -salutations: when some divided to the right hand, and the other party to -the left, which led to the church porch; where they seated themselves to -be sheltered from the intense heat of the sun; and _Jenny_, with a smile -of conscious satisfaction, produced me to her companions. Though she was -anxious to display what she was so well pleased with herself, yet she -began to be apprehensive for my safety, when the girls, with unpolished -rudeness, all scrambled for a sight of her present at the same time. At -last the two whole names were above-mentioned, pursued _Polly Chaunt_ -who was in possession of me, and after scuffling on the grass, till -_Nanny Hay_ knocked her head with great violence against one of the tomb -stones, and _Betsey_ sprained her wrist in trying to wrench me from -_Polly_, she ran home with the prize with so much swiftness, as to -outstrip all her competitors. What became of poor _Jenny_ I cannot tell, -nor how she bore the loss of me; but I could not help reflecting how -much better it would have been, had these girls been sufficiently -polite, to have each satisfied their own curiosity, and then have -resigned me to the inspection of others. Whereas, by all eagerly -snatching me at once, they dirted my outside, and pulled me quite out of -shape; together with making them all very angry and foolishly commencing -a quarrel, of which the first consequences were the wounds I have -mentioned. _Polly Chaunt_, whose property I so unjustly became, was the -daughter of the parish clerk. He was by trade a shoemaker, and had three -children, two girls and a boy. His wife was a notable little woman, who -took care of some poultry, pigs, and asses, which were allowed to feed -upon a green before the house. - -[Illustration] - -As soon as my new mistress arrived at home, her mother ordered her to -prepare what was wanted for dinner, at the same time telling her, she -was much displeased that she did not return from school sooner. _Polly_ -answered in a manner which convinced me, she was more pert than prudent; -and ran into a little back wash-house to her sister, who was taking a -piece of bacon out of the saucepan, and who likewise chid her delay; -adding, that dinner was ready, and she had been wanted to lay the table -cloth. In reply to this, she told the history I have just related, and -produced me to her sister, who wiping her hands on a bit of rag which -hung on a nail in the window, took me up to examine: When lo! _Polly_ -who was at all times too hasty to attend to reason, nor chusing that -_Sukey_ should touch me for fear of spoiling my beauty, hastily snatched -me from her, and dropped me, not into the saucepan which I escaped, but -into a bason of soap and water which stood near it, and in which Mrs. -_Chaunt_ had just been washing her hands. Upon this arose a quarrel -between the sisters, which was terminated by the entrance of their -father, who insisted on their bringing his dinner immediately; and -_Polly_, after having carefully wiped, laid me on a clean handkerchief -to dry. I staid with this family some days, and was witness to many -disagreements between the different parties which composed it; but as I -do not think the recital of illiberal abuse could afford any -entertainment to my readers, I shall not trouble myself to repeat it. -But the folly of such behaviour must be evident to every reflecting -mind, when it is considered, that although the scenes I have mentioned -passed in the low-life of poverty, yet the same ill-humour, would -occasion equal animosity, in the most affluent circumstances. And though -no situation can justify fretful petulance, yet, it was certainly more -excusable in girls, who were untaught by education, and unpolished by -politeness, than in those, with whom the utmost care has been exerted, -and who have had all the advantages of reading and instruction to -contribute to their improvement. That it is possible for good-humour, -and a determined endeavour to please, in a great measure to supply the -deficiency of acquired graces, may be seen in the characters of -_Richard_ and _Jenny_, whose affection to each other must interest every -one in their favour: And the same sweetness of temper, will likewise -recommend to my readers’ esteem, the agreeable _Hannah Mindful_, to whom -I was given one _Sunday_ afternoon by _Polly Chaunt_, in a walk which -they took together after church. And sincerely glad was I to exchange -mistresses, as my last had been so ill-tempered and quarrelsome, and had -taken me in so unjustifiable a manner, from the good-natured little -_Jenny_. _Hannah_ was near fourteen years old and the eldest of six -children. Her mother was a very worthy woman, but was afflicted with -such bad health, that she was seldom able to leave her bed. Her father -had a small farm, and was very industrious in his business, and very -careful of his family; and I was quite astonished to think, of how much -service _Hannah_’s attention proved to her brothers and sisters; and -what a comfort it was to her sick mother, to have such a good girl, in -whom she could confide, and to whose care she could entrust them. - -[Illustration] - -After she had parted from my late owner, she was met in her way home by -the vicar, whose lady was mentioned as the benefactress of my favourite -_Jenny_, and who with her husband was returning to his house. He stopt -at the gate, and desired _Hannah_ to wait there, or amuse herself in the -garden, while he went to fetch a medicine which he had promised to send -to her mother; and at his return presented her with a couple of fine -peaches, which he told her to eat, as she was a good girl. She thanked -him very civilly, and after wishing him good-night, ran home as fast as -possible, for fear her mother should want her; to whom she immediately -presented her present, without offering to taste them herself. A niece -of Mr. _Mindful_’s lived at this time in his house, whose name was -_Sally Flaunt_; and who had been a half boarder at a great school near -_London_, where she was put by a relation, whose death had left her no -friend but her uncle. She was entirely unprovided for; yet was so -inconsiderately proud, as to make herself a burden to the family, -instead of trying to be of any service; which she might have had -sufficient opportunity of being, as she was near fifteen, and very tall -of her age. When _Hannah_ rose in the morning to assist in getting -breakfast, dressing her sisters; and making the beds, _Sally_ would -disdainfully turn round to sleep, because it was in her silly opinion, -unlike a lady to get up early. Without any fortune, or the slightest -recommendation but her industry, she was ever foolishly aiming at a rank -in life, to which she had no pretensions; and without sense to -distinguish, that it is gracefulness of manners, and superior learning, -that form the essential difference between high life and poverty; and -that merit is as much entitled to respect in the lowest circumstances of -indigence, as in the most exalted station, she was so weak as to -imagine, that by imitating some of those foibles she had seen in girls -who had more fortune than understanding, she should be thought to -resemble them, and meet with that regard which is not bestowed on -riches, but on the supposed worth of those who possess them. While -_Hannah_ went up stairs to carry some water-gruel to her mother, she -dispatched one of her little sisters to tell _Sally_ that breakfast was -ready; but as she had slept so long, it was some time before she could -make her appearance; and Mr. _Mindful_, who was justly displeased with -her indolence, told one of his children to carry her milk away; for that -those who were too lazy to provide for themselves, and to be ready at -the proper time, might go without food. When _Sally_ therefore came -down, she was much disappointed to hear, that a fast was for the present -enjoined as her portion; and looking very much out of humour, she walked -into the garden. He followed her out; and as she was turning round a -little yew hedge which fronted a field he took hold of her hand, and -pulling her in to the kitchen, told her, he was displeased at her -behaviour. “You are very foolish, _Sally_,” said he, “because you have -been to school, to imagine that you have nothing further to do, than sit -with your hands before you, and play the _fine lady_. You have no money -to provide for yourself, and there is no person will take care of you, -if you do not work hard to get your bread. Behave as you should, and I -will treat you as my own child: but if you have too much pride to know -your duty, and will not mind my advice, I will turn you out, to try -where you can live better than with me.” - -[Illustration] - -_Sally_ knew she durst not reply to this positive speech; and fearing -her uncle should become more angry, she promised to behave better, and -walked up stairs to _Hannah_, who was dusting the furniture in her own -room. To her she related the above particulars, with the tears running -down her cheeks, and with the most dismal sobs of distress and passion. -My good-natured mistress compassionately kissed her, and wept to see her -disturbance; but indeed, my dear _Sally_, said she, I wish you would try -to exert yourself, and as you _cannot_ be a lady you had better -endeavour to please my father. You see, we all live very happily, and I -am sure I would do all in my power to make you do so too: so cheer up -your spirits, and do not weep so sadly. “I cannot, replied _Sally_, very -crossly! indeed you may, who have never seen any higher life: but where -I was at school do you think any of the ladies scoured the rooms, or -milked the cow, or went to such work as washing and ironing? O! -_Hannah_, had you seen the caps, and feathers, and muslin and gauze -frocks, which they used to wear on a dancing day, and how smart they -looked in their silk shoes, or else red morocco ones, you would not -wonder that I do not like these great black leather things, (and she -scornfully tossed out her foot as she spoke.) Indeed, _Hannah_, I could -cry, whenever I see you and your sisters cloathed in such coarse gowns, -with your black worsted stockings, and with that check handkerchief on -your neck, and your round cloth caps, with that piece of linen for a -ribbon. I cannot bear it! and I wish I was any thing, but what I am.” O, -fie, _Sally!_ said _Hannah_, that is quite ungrateful for the good -things which you are blessed with, to talk in such a manner as that. -“What good things? retorted the haughty girl raising her voice, and -growing more angry. Do you call this dowlass shift, this coarse apron, -this linsey woolsey gown, _good things_? Or do you call the brown bread -we eat, or the hard dumplings you were making just now, _good things_? -And, pray this old worm-eaten bed without any curtains to it, and this -little widow which is too small to admit one’s head out, and what little -hole there is, quite crammed full of honeysuckles; or this propped up -chest of drawers, or that good for nothing chair with a great hole in -the bottom, which you know _Bet_ nearly fell through yesterday, when she -got upon it to reach the box which holds her _Sunday_ straw hat, do you -call these _good things_? because if you do, I am sorry you know no -better.” I should be sorry indeed, rejoined _Hannah_, with rather more -displeasure than was usual to her, if I knew so much of high life, as to -be discontented with what my father and mother can afford. I think our -bread is as good as any body need wish for? and I am sure the dumplings -you so scornfully mention, will be very well tasted and wholesome. As to -the furniture, if it is old, I will answer for its being clean, _Sally_; -and my father says, he can nail a piece of board over that chair, which -will last as many years as the back does. And as to our cloaths, I am -sure they are whole and tight; for I would work my fingers to the bone, -before I would see them otherwise. They are coarse to be sure; but they -are as good as our neighbours, and many a one would be thankful to have -such to put on: and though you speak so proudly of the house and every -thing in it, I have seen the ladies at _Oakly Hall_, who are worth as -much money as would buy all the villages for twenty miles round, come as -kindly and sit down in my mother’s room, and take hold of my hand, and -my sisters, and speak as prettily as if I had been a _lady_ too; without -looking at the chairs, or finding fault with the bed. And Miss -_Goodhall_, although she is dressed so handsomely, never seems to think -about it; and the last time she stopt here took the loaf out of my -father’s hand, and said, let me cut Mrs. _Mindful_ a piece of bread and -butter! I can do it very well, and it shall be thin, such as I know she -can eat. And she brought with her a cannister of sago, and went herself -to the fire, and poured the water to mix it, and put some wine into it, -which she brought with her; and showed me the way to do it; with so much -good-nature, that I do not think you need be so very proud, _Sally_, and -look so unhappy about your situation. And I assure you, she has -sometimes eaten our bread, and always said it was very good. _Hannah_ -was here interrupted by one of her sisters, who came to call her to -assist her mother who was going to get up. She attended her immediately, -and taking me out of her pocket, into which she hastily put me at the -conclusion of the above conversation, she placed me on the table, while -she assisted Mrs. _Mindful_ in putting on a clean cap and bed-gown: and -after she had helped her to an old elbow chair, she made the bed; which, -as soon as she had finished, she went into the garden, and returning -with a nice nosegay of flowers, placed them in a little white stone mug -upon the table, in order, by their sweetness, to refresh and please her -mother, as she was very fond of them. She then kissed her with great -tenderness, and begged her to take an egg beat up with some milk, which -she immediately got ready. These little services were all performed with -so much alacrity and good-nature, and such visible pleasure in her -countenance, as doubled the merit of all her actions. It was impossible -indeed to see her, without thinking how very agreeable it is in the -power of good-nature and industry, to make those who have no other -advantages to recommend them. - -[Illustration] - -_Hannah Mindful_ was a healthy looking country girl, her complexion was -burnt by the sun, and her hands hardened by laborious toil: she was not -ornamented by dress, though her person was at all times made agreeable -by neatness: she had never been taught those graces, which so forcibly -recommend the possessor to general observation; but a constant -cheerfulness, and a desire of obliging, which was never interrupted by -petulance, made her beloved by every one who knew her. To be as -good-natured as _Hannah Mindful_, was the highest praise of every girl -in the village; and every mother was ready to propose her conduct, as an -example to her own children. If there was a piece of bread, which her -sisters liked better than the rest of the loaf, she would save it for -them by turns, whenever she had opportunity. If any of them went out to -play, and forgot the business which fell to their share, or which their -mother had ordered them to do, she would either fetch them home again, -or, (if in her power) do it for them herself. By this she often saved -them from punishment. One day when her father had brought two ribbons -from a fair, for her sister _Molly_ and herself, he gave _Hannah_ the -liberty of chusing first. She directly took a pink, which was her -favourite colour; and left a dark green, which was what she most -disliked: but afterwards finding her sister wished for the one she had -chosen, she gave it to her immediately, with as much readiness, as if -she had approved of the exchange from the preference to the colour she -disliked. _Sally_ told her she thought it was foolish to give up what -she had in her possession; but _Hannah_, with a generosity which did -great credit to the goodness of her disposition, replied, that she -should never have worn with comfort, what she evidently saw her sister -was desirous to obtain: and I declare, added she, I feel a much higher -gratification in the idea of giving pleasure to my dear _Molly_, than I -should receive from any difference of colour, or from a present of much -greater value. _Sally_ was not of that opinion; for, the indulgence of -pride is the occasion of selfishness, and the cause of the most -despicable meanness. By wishing for greater riches, and despising that -way of life to which she was destined, her heart was constantly agitated -by anxious vexation. Whereas, _Hannah_ was always cheerful, -good-humoured, and contented: and the same incidents, which to the one -were the occasion of dissatisfaction and complaint, the other submitted -to, without repining, and rejoiced with gratitude at the felicity of her -lot. - -[Illustration] - -And thus, my young readers, will it be with persons of higher rank, than -those of whom I am now writing. If you make yourself unhappy, because -some of your companions have, more elegant cloaths, or a greater variety -than yourself: or because it may suit the fortune of their parents, to -make more splendid entertainments, than the choice or circumstances of -yours will admit; if they ride in their father’s carriage, while you -walk on foot and unattended, remember, that is no rational cause of -uneasiness. It is not the _station_, but the propriety with which it is -sustained, that is the real matter of concern. A _beggar_ may be more -respectable than a _Prince_, if he is sunk to indigence by misfortune; -and exerts his utmost powers, to act with industry, and maintain the -proper conduct which his situation requires. Let me advise you then, not -to wish for that finery, which would be unsuitable to your -circumstances; but to submit to the discretion of your parents, because -they must know best what is proper for you. _Sally Flaunt_ had not the -power to make her uncle’s brown bread in the least degree whiter, -although she was too fretful to eat it with satisfaction. She could not -enlarge the rooms, or repair the furniture, by her discontent; but she -might have been as happy as her cousin, had she been disposed to be good -humoured. When any business is necessary to be performed, if it is done -with sullenness and ill-will, it becomes the most laborious toil and -most irksome employment; but if it is executed with cheerfulness, it is -much sooner dispatched, and the fatigue is considerably abated. It is -time, however, to return to my own adventures, without trespassing -longer on your patience by my advice. - -[Illustration] - -I had continued some time with my mistress, when Mr. _Goodall_ (whose -daughter I believe I have before mentioned, gave an entertainment to his -tenants, on account of her attaining her eighteenth year. Mr. _Mindful_, -out of kindness to his family, determined to stay at home himself, and -take care of his wife, while he dispatched all the young ones who were -of a proper age, to enjoy an amusement which would afford them so much -pleasure. _Hannah_ dressed herself and two sisters, as neat as rustic -simplicity could adorn them. They had each of them light brown stuff -gowns, white aprons and handkerchiefs, with straw hats; her own with -green and her sisters with pink ribbons. They had all a nosegay of -flowers in their bosoms, and with the freshness of innocence and health -glowing in their cheeks, prepared to set out for _Oakly Hall_. _Hannah_ -did not forget to get ready every thing she thought her mother might -want in her absence; and with a kiss off filial affection bade her -adieu. - -[Illustration] - -_Jack Mindful_, her brother, was a lad of about thirteen, very active -and sprightly, and sometimes apt to be extremely mischievous. I have had -no opportunity before this to introduce him to the notice of my readers; -but the part he took in dressing his cousin for the intended sport, will -make it necessary to exhibit him on the present occasion. _Sally_, whose -attention was wholly engrossed by the pride of excelling her companions -in the finery of her cloaths, had been for some days busily employed in -mending an old silk coat, which had been given her during her stay at -school. It had originally been ornamented with gauze cuffs, which were -grown dirty and yellow with keeping: the rest of the trimming was -sufficiently decayed, to make it a rather despicable garb: and Mrs. -_Mindful_, who justly thought such shabby finery very improper for her -niece’s situation, infilled upon her going in a new garnet coloured -stuff, which she had lately bought her. This _Sally_ was much distressed -at, and communicated her intention to her cousin _Jack_, who promised to -assist her in her design; which was, after she had taken leave of Mrs. -_Mindful_, to carry her cloaths to a barn at some distance, and there -put on the _silk coat_, which she imagined would make her so much better -respected by the family at _Oakly Hall_. To this place she then -repaired, her heart beating with expectation, and flattered with the -imagination of outshining all her companions. She had made up a new cap -for the occasion; and as she was very tall and womanly in her -appearance, thought if she could make any substitute for a cushion it -would much improve her fashionable appearance. On this great occasion, -she borrowed me of _Hannah_, who went before her cousin; as she did not -chuse to have any witness but _Jack_, who was the only person entrusted -with this important secret. At the barn then we soon arrived, and her -stuff gown was thrown off with disdain, while she prepared, with the -assistance of an old triangular bit of a broken looking glass, to equip -for the desirable expedition. After placing the cushion, which, she had -taken great pains to complete, and pinning her hair over it with a piece -of black ribbon, she put on her cap; which exhibited the most taudry -collection of old gauze, bits of ribbon, and slatternly tassels, that -can well be imagined. At last came the trial of the coat, which as it -had been made very long behind, was in that respect tolerable; but its -appearance in front was so short, as to be really ridiculous. During the -time she was looking at her head in the glass, _Jack_ in turning round -hastily threw it down a hole which he had purposely contrived, and where -it was impossible to regain it, as it was so instantly out of sight, -that _Sally_ had not an idea where it had vanished, her search was -totally in vain, and she could only finish her dress by _Jack_’s -direction. He pretended to admire her appearance extremely, and to make -it the more complete, he had before tied a couple of sheep’s feet to a -piece of ribbon, which he now pinned to her shoulders, fastening them -close to her back with another string which he likewise pinned down; and -by way of addition to the streamers in her cap, he suspended a number of -bits of straw, which he had tied together with a piece of pack-thread. -With these burlesque ornaments she hurried with him to the _Hall_; and -as she was entering the door which led to the house, under pretence of -fastening a piece of the trimming which he said he could improve, he -undid the lower pins, and let the sheeps feet dance about on her back, -to the unspeakable entertainment of every beholder. The laugh which her -appearance occasioned covered her with confusion: and her pride was -mortified in the highest degree, to find her finery treated with such a -degree of contemptuous mirth; instead of that admiration, with which she -had flattered herself. - -[Illustration] - -The boys were eager to dissect her head dress, and _Polly Chaunt_, who -was of the party, very maliciously pinned one of her cuffs to the table -cloth, as she was lolling her head on her hand to hide those tears of -vexation which she could not forbear. Unfortunately she rose in some -haste, upon the appearance of Mr. _Goodall_, who entered the room to -welcome his guests, and dragged down the salt-seller, and several -plates, knives, forks, and spoons; which had they been brittle materials -would have been certainly demolished; but as the whole service was of -pewter, they escaped unhurt. The bustle which this accident occasioned, -still more disconcerted the unfortunate _Sally Flaunt_; who bursting -into tears very hastily left the room. In the angry jirk, with which she -walked away from the company, her two shoulders were saluted with the -sheeps feet, in such a manner, as to make her imagine she had received a -blow, which she turned round very quickly in order to resent: but the -agility of her motions, only served to repeat the imagined offence, the -author of which, however, she found it impossible to discern. But as she -was going through an apartment which led to the garden, she discovered -her own figure in a large pier glass; the sight of which so fully -completed her vexation, that she determined to hurry home immediately; -and snatching her handkerchief from her pocket to wipe her eyes, she -whirled me out with it to a considerable distance, and without -perceiving her loss, left me to enjoy my own reflections. The thought of -_Sally_’s ridiculous vanity entirely took up my attention. How happily -might she have passed the day had she been contented to do so in her -proper character; but by assuming a superiority to her companions, she -excited the contempt of _Jack Mindful_, who was determined to mortify -her pride, by making her an object of ridicule; and though his -mischievous intention was certainly extremely blameable, yet it was her -own folly which put the execution of it into his power. Had she not -determined so meanly to deceive, and disobey her aunt, by pretending to -comply with her advice at the very moment she was preparing to act in -opposition to it, she would have escaped that mortification, which, -however, it might excite pity, was undoubtedly deserved. - -[Illustration] - -I lay unperceived by the door of a little closet till the next morning; -when Mr. _Betty_, who came to sweep the room, picked me up, and laid me -for some time on a marble slab; after she had finished her business, I -accompanied her to breakfast. My new mistress was a pleasing young -woman, who was a housmaid in Mr. _Goodall_’s family. She sat down with -the laundry-maid, whose name was _Joice_, and who complained very much -of the heat of the weather, I have been so ill for some days past, said -she, that I can with difficulty stand to wash; and the heat of the fire -when I am ironing makes me much worse than I should otherwise be: and -then Miss _Sophy_ is so careless, she never considers what will dirt her -cloaths, nor how much work she occasions. I am sure her sister at her -age was always neat and nice, with half the number of frocks and -petticoats which she requires. I wonder that a young lady should not -have more compassion for a poor servant. “That is because they do not -know the trouble it is, replied _Betty_; but indeed _Joice_, Miss -_Sophy_, is the same in every thing. If she is cutting a piece of gauze, -or paper, she is sure to make a litter all over the room; and I have -often seen her cut a card into a thousand bits on the carpet, without -making any use of it at all: and if she is undoing her work, or picking -her doll’s cloaths to pieces, she will strew the threads on the floor, -without thinking how much trouble it gives me to take them up again. But -if she would but put her bits of rubbish into a piece of paper, it might -be taken away without any difficulty.” - -[Illustration] - -She will never be beloved like her sister, said _Joice_. And then she -does not look so much like a young lady; for _Jerry_ says, that when he -is waiting at dinner, he cannot help looking at her, to see how she -leans against the table, (that is one way in which she makes her frock -so dirty) and takes such great mouthfuls, and eats so exceeding fast, as -if she were starving, and thought she should lose her dinner; and -sometimes she drinks without wiping her mouth, and very frequently when -it is not empty. “O! I have seen her myself, interrupted _Betty_; I have -seen her when I have waited at breakfast, grasp the spoon in her hand -quite down to the bowl of it, and my mistress has told her it looked -very unmannerly: and then she altered it for a minute, but has soon held -it as awkwardly as ever. But what I am most angry with her for, is -slopping her milk, or tea, on the tables, just after I have rubbed them -till they are as bright as looking-glasses; and then she smears her -hands across, and all my labour goes for nothing. I wonder how she would -like this hot day to have such violent exercise. But ladies have often -little consideration for their servants feelings.” To be sure, said Mrs. -_Joice_, my master and mistress, and Miss _Goodall_, are very -good-natured, _Betty_; and Miss _Sophy_ will I hope, think more of the -consequence of her actions when she is older. I would do any thing in -the world for my mistress she speaks so kindly, and when I am ill, she -says, “Take your time, _Joice_, and do not fatigue yourself to-day, I -hope you will be better to-morrow.” I do not care how I slave when -people are considerate, and seem to think I do my duty. During the -latter part of this conversation, Mrs. _Betty_ had laid me on the table, -and was pinning her gown close, which had before hung loose, only -fastened with one pin at the top, and the two sides turned behind; and -at the conclusion of it, Mrs. _Joice_ who had been clearing away the -breakfast things, folded me up in the table-cloth, and carrying me under -her arm to the poultry yard, shook me out with the crumbs. She turned -round at the same time, to speak to a gardener, who was emptying some -seeds out of his blue apron upon the dunghill, and did not see my fall. -After her departure, I was pecked at alternately by almost all the -fowls, till at last I was tossed by a bantam hen, under a little water -tub, where I have lain ever since. My last unfortunate adventure has so -dirtied my outside, that I should not now be known. 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If you are not located in the United States, you'll have -to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. - -Title: The Adventures of a Pincushion - Designed Chiefly for the Use of Young Ladies - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: October 24, 2020 [EBook #63541] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ADVENTURES OF A PINCUSHION *** - - - - -Produced by Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the -Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net -(This file was produced from images generously made -available by The University of Florida, The Internet -Archive/Children's Library) - - - - - - -</pre> - - -<div class='figcenter id001'> -<img src='images/cover.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -<div class='ic001'> -<p><span class='small'>The cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain.</span></p> -</div> -</div> -<div class='pbb'> - <hr class='pb c000' /> -</div> -<div class='figcenter id002'> -<img src='images/frontis.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> -<div class='pbb'> - <hr class='pb c001' /> -</div> -<div> - <h1 class='c002'>THE<br /> <br /><em class='gesperrt'><span class='xxlarge'>ADVENTURES</span></em><br /> <br />OF A<br /> <br /><em class='gesperrt'><i><span class='xxlarge'>PINCUSHION</span></i></em>.</h1> -</div> - -<div class='nf-center-c0'> -<div class='nf-center c001'> - <div>DESIGNED CHIEFLY</div> - <div class='c000'><span class='xlarge'>For the use of Young Ladies.</span></div> - </div> -</div> - -<hr class='c003' /> -<div class='lg-container-b c004'> - <div class='linegroup'> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Imagination here supplies</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>What Nature’s sparing Hand denies;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And, by her magic powers dispense,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>To meanest objects, thought and sense.</i></div> - </div> - </div> -</div> - -<hr class='c005' /> - -<div class='nf-center-c0'> - <div class='nf-center'> - <div><em class='gesperrt'><i>LONDON.</i></em></div> - </div> -</div> - -<p class='c006'>Printed and Sold by <em class='gesperrt'><span class='sc'>John Marshall</span></em>, No. 17, <i>Queen -Street, Cheapside</i>; and No. 4, <i>Aldermary Church Yard</i>, -in <i>Bow-Lane</i>.</p> - -<div class='nf-center-c1'> - <div class='nf-center'> - <div>[Price <span class='sc'>Six-Pence</span>, Bound.]</div> - </div> -</div> - -<div class='pbb'> - <hr class='pb c001' /> -</div> -<hr class='c003' /> -<div class='chapter'> - <h2 class='c007'>PREFACE.</h2> -</div> -<p class='c008'>The Author of the following sheets -is well aware of the objections which -may be made to the performance but -hopes the candour of the public will -excuse those defects, which the nature -of the undertaking rendered it almost -impossible to avoid. The pointed satire -of ridicule, which would perhaps -have given a zest to those scenes in -which the subject of these pages was -engaged, was not, in the opinion of -the writer, at all proper for those -readers for whom it was solely designed: -to exhibit their superiors in -a ridiculous view, is not the proper -method to engage the youthful mind -to respect: to represent their equals -as the objects of contemptuous mirth, -is by no means favourable to the interest -of good-nature: and to treat the -characters of their inferiors with levity, -the Author thought was inconsistent -with the sacred rights of humanity. -Circumscribed therefore to the narrow -boundaries of simple narrative, it has -been the design of the following pages, -carefully to avoid exciting any wrong -impression, and, by sometimes blending -<i>instruction</i> and <i>amusement</i>, to make -it the more easily retained.</p> - -<p class='c009'>To multiply incidents in these circumstances, -was a very difficult task, -especially, as it was wished to make -them arise naturally from the subject; -and not obtrude unnecessarily without -any seeming cause to produce them. -The avidity with which children peruse -books of entertainment, is a proof -how much publications proper for their -attention are required. Though the -sentiments should be suited to their -simplicity, they ought to be expressed -with propriety; since a taste for elegance -may be insensibly acquired; -and we should always <i>endeavour</i> to -present them with proper models of -imitation. Conscious of the difficulty -of the undertaking, the Author of -these adventures will gladly have -declined the task, in the expectation -of such a work’s engaging the attention -of those, whose genius were more -equal to its accomplishment. With -the hope, therefore, of inspiring others -to excel the example, it is now submitted -to the world “with all its imperfections -on its head,” trusting for -a candid reception to the motive -which first suggested the idea: <i>That -of presenting the juvenile reader with a -a few pages which should be innocent of -corrupting, if they did not amuse</i>.</p> -<div class='pbb'> - <hr class='pb c001' /> -</div> -<div class='figcenter id003'> -<img src='images/i011.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> -<hr class='c010' /> -<div class='chapter'> - <h2 class='c007'>THE<br /> <br /><em class='gesperrt'><span class='xxlarge'>ADVENTURES</span></em><br /> <br />OF A<br /> <br /><em class='gesperrt'><span class='xxlarge'>PINCUSHION</span></em>.</h2> -</div> -<p class='c008'>It happened one very fine afternoon in the -latter end of <i>May</i>, that Mrs. <i>Airy</i> had been collecting -together a great number of different -pieces of silk, in order to made a work-bag; -which she intended as a present to one of her -nieces. Miss <i>Martha Airy</i>, her eldest daughter, -was about ten years old, and had been for -some time indolently lolling with both her -elbows on the table, looking at her Mamma -while she was chusing the prettiest pattern for -the purpose I just mentioned. Her chin rested -on her two hands, which were crossed over -each other, and she was seated on the back of -her brother’s chair, which he had turned down -in that manner for the purpose of serving him -as a horse. At last, however, her weight proving -too great for the seat she had chosen, as -she did not keep still, the upper part of the -chair-back came to the ground, while the -other end mounted up like a piece of board -for a sea-saw; and in her fall tumbling down -backwards, proved the occasion of a great -deal of mischief, by oversetting a curious set -of tea-china, which her sister <i>Charlotte</i> was -playing with; and which she had received as -a present the day before from her grandpapa. -<i>Charlotte</i> was so enraged at the loss of her play-things, -that without offering to help her sister, -she gave her a slap on the face, and told her, -she was very naughty to spoil things in such a -manner by her carelessness; and that she would -break her plates whenever they came in her -way. She was proceeding in this manner -when Mrs. <i>Airy</i> thought it time to interfere, -and was extremely angry with <i>Charlotte</i> for her -warmth. “<i>Martha</i> was not to blame,” added -she, “as she had no intention of doing the -least mischief to your cups and saucers. I -think, as I told her once before, she was not -sitting in a graceful attitude, and had she -moved at the time I spoke to her, it would -have prevented her fall; but that is no justification -of your behaviour to your sister. She -has not deserved your reproaches, and I did -not think you could have behaved so improperly, -as well as unkindly, as to strike anyone, -especially your elder sister. Indeed I am much -displeased with you, and the threat you made -of breaking her plates in return, is so very -naughty and wicked, that I think you deserve -to be punished; and I desire you will ask <i>Martha</i>’s -pardon for the blow you have given her.” -<i>Charlotte</i> coloured with indignation and anger, -at the thoughts of submitting in such a manner -to humble herself. She had heard some -silly girls declare, they would never own their -being in the wrong, and was withheld from -acting in the noblest manner, by the false -shame of confessing an error. At length however, -upon her Mamma coming towards her -with an avowed intention of inflicting some -further punishment, she mumbled out, in a low -voice, which was very difficult to be understood, -That she was sorry that she had struck -her sister. <i>Martha</i>, who was extremely generous, -and uncommonly good-natured, very affectionately -kissed her sister; and told her, she -was much concerned at the mischief she had -occasioned; though she could not have helped -it; as she fell down before she was aware of it, -and did not see that her tea-things were near -her. <i>Charlotte</i> grew reconciled by degrees; but -it was a long time before she regained her usual -cheerfulness. After some time, however, the -sisters seated themselves in a window by the -table, and solicited their Mamma for a bit of -silk to make a <i>Pincushion</i>. Mrs. <i>Airy</i> gave them -several pieces to chuse which they liked best; -and after they had taken them up a dozen -times, or perhaps as many more, had they -been reckoned, <i>Martha</i> made a choice of a -square piece of pink sattin, which she neatly -sewed and stuffed with bran, and which, gentle -reader, when it was finished, was the identical -<i>Pincushion</i> whose adventures form the -subject of this little volume. Assuming, therefore, -the title of an Historian, or Biographer, -which is generally understood to mean a person -who is writing an account of his own, or -another’s actions, I shall take the liberty to -speak for myself, and tell you what I saw and -heard in the character of a <i>Pincushion</i>. Perhaps -you never thought that such things as are inanimate, -could be sensible of any thing which -happens, as they can neither hear, see, nor -understand; and as I would not willingly mislead -your judgment: I would previous to your -reading this work, inform you, that it is to be -understood as an imaginary tale; in the same -manner as when you are at play, you sometimes -call yourselves gentlemen, and ladies, -though you know you are only little boys or -girls. So, when you read of birds and beads -speaking and thinking, you know it is not so -in reality, any more than your amusements, -which you frequently call <i>making believe</i>. To -use your own style, and adopt your own manner -of speaking, therefore, you must imagine, -that a <i>Pincushion</i> is now <i>making believe</i> to address -you, and to recite a number of little events, -some of which really have happened, and -others might do so with great probability: and -if any of the characters here represented should -appear to be disagreeable, the Author hopes -you will endeavour to avoid their failings, and -to practice those virtues or accomplishments, -which render the contrary examples more -worthy of imitation. And now, if you please, -we will return to the account of what further -befell me in the family of Mrs. <i>Airy</i>.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id004'> -<img src='images/i014.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<div class='figcenter id005'> -<img src='images/i015.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>After the young ladies had amused themselves -a great while with the pieces of silk -I have so often had occasion to mention, and -Miss <i>Martha</i> had completed me to her entire -satisfaction; she took all the pins out of an -old green one, which was originally in the -shape of a heart, but had, by looping a great -part of its inside, through various little holes, -quite lost its form; and which, that she might -find those pins which had gone through the -silk, she cut open on an old news-paper, and -then stuck all she could find upon my sides in -the shape of letters, which she afterwards -changed to flowers, and a third time altered -to stars and circles; which afforded her full -amusement till bed time. Miss <i>Charlotte</i>, -though her mamma had given her as much silk -as her sister, had only cut it into waste; while -<i>Martha</i>, after she had furnished me, had saved -the rest towards making a housewife for her -doll. I could not help reflecting when I saw -all <i>Charlotte</i>’s little shreds and slips littering -the room; what a simple method many little -girls are apt to get into, of wasting every thing -which their friends are so kind as to give them, -and which, properly employed, might, make -them many useful ornaments for their dolls; -and sometimes pretty trifles for themselves. -<i>Charlotte Airy</i> as such children usually are, -was desirous of having every thing she saw, -so that her drawers were always filled with -bits of ribbon, pieces of silk, cuttings of gauze, -catgut, and muslin: and if she wanted to find -her gloves, tippet, tuckers, or any part of her -dress, she was obliged to search for them in -twenty different places, and frequently to go -without what she was looking for. <i>Martha</i> -on the contrary, by taking care of what might -be of use, and laying it by in a proper place, -always knew where to find what she had occasion -for directly. So that it frequently happened -that she went out with her Mamma, -when her sister was forced to stay at home; because -she had lost something which had delayed -her so long to lock for, that she could not get -ready in time. This very circumstance happened -the day after I became acquainted with -her, to her no small mortification. Mrs. <i>Airy</i> -was going to see the exhibition of pictures, at -the <i>Royal Academy</i>, and told her daughters if -they behaved well they should accompany her; -as Mrs. <i>Gardner</i> and her niece Miss <i>Lounge</i> -would call at one o’clock. After breakfast, -<i>Charlotte</i>, who had found the mould of an old -button in one of her papa’s waistcoat pockets -which she had been rummaging, had cut to pieces -an axle-tree of a little cart, which belonged -to her brother, to make a spindle, in -order to convert it into a tea-totum; with -which she was so much entertained, that she -was very unwilling to leave it to go to work, -though her mamma repeatedly told her, she -would not be ready against Mr. <i>Gardner</i>’s coach -came. “Yes, I shall, Madam!” said she, and -played on. “Do pray go to work, <i>Charlotte</i>!”</p> - -<div class='figcenter id006'> -<img src='images/i017.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>“Presently, Madam.” But still she thought -she would give it another twirl. “You shall -not go if you have not finished your morning -business!” “In a minute I will!” And so she -simply idled away her time, without heeding -her mamma’s admonition, till near an hour -beyond her usual time of beginning. This put -her into such a hurry to finish when she found -it was so late, that she stitched some wristbands -she was about, and which were intended for -her grandpapa, so very badly, they were obliged -to be undone; which made her so cross, -that in pulling out the work, she broke the -threads of the cloth, and entirely spoiled it. -<i>Charlotte</i> was a very fair complexioned pretty -girl; but you cannot imagine how ugly her -ill-humour made her appear; nor how much -more agreeable her sister looked, who was -much browner, was pitted with the small pox, -and a much plainer child. I surveyed them -both as I lay on the table, where my Mistress -had placed me to stick her pins as she took -out of the shirt collar which she was putting -on; <i>Martha</i> looked so placid and cheerful, -and seemed to speak so kindly when she -asked a question, that it made her really -charming; while <i>Charlotte</i>, who had a very -pretty mouth, and very regular features, stuck -out her lips in a manner so unbecoming, and -tossed about her head with such very illiberal -jirks that she lost all natural advantages in -her wilful ill-humour.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id007'> -<img src='images/i020.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>A person happening to call on Mrs. <i>Airy</i>, to -speak about some particular business, she left -the children to attend him; and <i>Martha</i>, who -pitied her sister’s distress, and saw the impossibility -of her finishing the task she was ordered -to do, very kindly offered to assist her, -without which, she never could have accomplished -it. But their mamma at her return, -immediately suspected the case to be as I have -told you, and inquired what help <i>Charlotte</i> had -received in her absence? They were both girls -of too much honour to deny the truth, and in -consequences of her frankly owning her sister’s -kindness, Mrs. <i>Airy</i>, permitted her to retire; -in order to prepare for the intended expedition; -but alas! poor <i>Charlotte</i>, who indeed was -not always so good as she ought to have been, -was not to go that morning, although her mamma -had consented to it. <i>Betty</i>, who came to put -on her frock, was not very fond of her, for -she was sometimes apt, when her mamma was -not in the way, to speak very haughtily, and in -a manner quite unbecoming a young lady. -Unfortunately she forgot herself on the present -occasion, and very rudely said, “You must -come and dress me, and you must make haste, -or I shall not be ready.” “<i>Must I?</i>” replied <i>Betty</i>, -“That is if <i>I please</i>, Miss <i>Charlotte</i>, though you, -forgot to put that in, and unless you speak in -a prettier way, I will not help you at all.” -“Then you may let it alone, for I will not ask -you any otherwise,” and away she went, banging -the door after her, to call her sister, who -was ready and waiting for the coach in her -mamma’s room. <i>Martha</i> ran directly, and -began to pin her frock as she desired. But a -new distress arose, for as she was too careless -ever to retain any of my fellow-servants (commonly -called a <i>Pincushion</i>) in her service, so she -had not one pin to proceed with after three, -which had stuck at one end of me, had been -employed. Neither of them chose to apply to -<i>Betty</i>, because they were sure from <i>Charlotte</i>’s -ill-behaviour to be denied: and she would not -permit her sister to ask her mamma, for fear -of an inquiry which might not turn out to her -credit. So, in short, they both traversed the -room backwards and forwards, and were quite -overjoyed when they found two, (one of which -proved to be crooked) between the joining of -the floor. Then they each returned and took -me up repeatedly, and examined me over and -over, though they were convinced I had been -empty long ago. At last, a loud rap at the -door announced Mrs. <i>Gardner</i>’s arrival. The -ladies were called, and <i>Martha</i> obeyed, though -with reluctance to leave her sister: and <i>Charlotte</i>, -with conscious shame, and remorse for -her past conduct, and heart-heaving sobs of -disappointment, saw them drive away without -her. I was left upon the table in the -hurry of my mistress’s departure, and <i>Charlotte</i> -took me up, and earnestly wished she had had -a pincushion of her own: and so I should think -would any one who had experienced the want -of such a useful companion; though unless well -furnished with pins, it is in itself but of little -assistance, as—she had but too unfortunately -found. The slatternly appearance, and real -inconvenience, which many ladies suffer from -neglecting to provide themselves with and retaining -a few such necessary implements of -female œconomy about them, is really inconceivable -by any person accustomed to a proper -degree of attention. <i>Trifles</i> are frequently regarded -by the giddy and thoughtless as of no -moment, when <i>essentials</i> are taken care of: but -it is the repetition of <i>trifles</i> which constitutes -the chief business of our existence. In other -words, people form their opinion of a young -lady from her personal appearance; and if, -because she is at work, and in want of pins, -and destitute of a <i>Pincushion</i>, she has quite undressed -herself, and her cloaths are dropping -off, she will be thought a negligent slattern; -which, I suppose, is what no one would chuse -to be esteemed: so, when children accustom -themselves to loll their elbows, stoop their -heads, stand upon one foot, bite their nails, -or any other ungraceful actions, it makes them -disagreeable, and the object of dislike to all -their friends, and every one who is acquainted -with them. And it is very foolish to imagine, -that because they are not in company -with <i>strangers</i> it does not signify; for ill-habits, -when once they are acquired, are very difficult -to leave off; and by being used to do an -impolite action frequently, they will do it -without recollecting the impropriety; when -if they thought, perhaps, they would have on -no account been guilty of it.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id008'> -<img src='images/i022.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>Miss <i>Lounge</i>, the young lady who accompanied -Mrs. <i>Airy</i> to the exhibition was a striking -example of what I mention above. She -was about sixteen, and very tall of her age; -so that she appeared quite womanly in person, -though her manners were to the highest degree -remarkable unpleasing, she had a strange way -of tossing her legs round at every step, as if she -was making circles, and her arms were crossed -over each other in so awkward a manner, and -so unfashionably low, that it made her still -more ungraceful in her appearance: besides -this, she had acquired a drawling tone in conversation, -which made her completely an object -of disgust: as it was entirely the consequence -of her own neglect, and therefore, -was by no means deserving of that pity which -is due to every natural defect, or accidental -deformity. She returned with her aunt to -dinner.</p> - -<p class='c009'>Miss <i>Charlotte</i> was quite ashamed of entering -the drawing room, though she was now -dressed, and had promised Mrs. <i>Betty</i> she would -behave with more civility for the future. But -the fear of her mamma’s exposing her folly -to Mrs. <i>Gardner</i>, had made her dislike to show -herself in company; and the consciousness of -having deserved reproof, made her justly apprehensive -of receiving it. She did not venture -down stairs, therefore, till dinner was on -the table; and then with her neck and face -as red as blushes could make them, she paid -her compliments to the company, without -daring to look at her mamma. So cowardly -and uncomfortable does the thought of a wrong -action make those who have committed it, -even when they are not certain it will be publicly -known. And this reminds me of a few -stanzas I found in Miss <i>Martha</i>’s work-bag one -day, when she put me into it with her scissars, -(by mistake I suppose) as my proper place was -certainly in her pocket. But as they are so -very apropos to my present subject, I will -present my readers with them: and as the author -is quite unknown, if they should not be -thought deserving of a favourable reception, -they will not at least subject the writer to -any mortification.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id005'> -<img src='images/i025.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<div class='lg-container-b c004'> - <div class='linegroup'> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>’Tis innocence only true courage can give,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>or secure from the fear of disdain;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>To be conscious of gilt all affiance destroys,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>And the hope of enjoyment is vain.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>If to error betrayed, then delay not to own</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>The crime which has robb’d you of peace;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>As penitence only can wash out the stain,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Or cause your vexation to cease.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>When the ermine of conscience is spotted by guilt,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Most severe are the pangs of the mind;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>’Tis a woe which no sympathy e’er can relieve,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Nay, is hurt by a treatment too kind.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>To feel undeserving of friendly esteem,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Is the worst of all evils below:</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>We may suffer from pain, but the stings of remorse,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Is the heaviest grief we can know.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Then careful your innocence ever maintain,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Be assured, it is worthy your care;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Since no other distress so deprives us of hope,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Or so soon sinks the soul in despair.</i></div> - </div> - </div> -</div> - -<p class='c011'>There was another short piece by the same -hand, which my mistress had transcribed, to -give her sister on occasion of a little quarrel -which had happened between them: Miss -<i>Martha</i> having mentioned to her the impropriety -of speaking rudely to servants, and behaving -in a different manner when her mamma -was absent, to what she could dare to do -in her presence; which reproof <i>Charlotte</i> -highly resented, and was very angry that her -sister should find fault with her: as the following -verses were applicable to the circumstance, -she adopted them as her own on the -occasion.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id009'> -<img src='images/i027.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<div class='lg-container-b c004'> - <div class='linegroup'> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Nay</i>, Charlotte, <i>why so much displeas’d to be told,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>That your friends have discernment to see?</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>If you could descend to</i> deserve <i>my reproach,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>The error lies sure not in</i> me.</div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>I mentioned the fault that in future your care,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Might secure from unguarded surprize;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>I thought you had sense to rely on my love;</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>To resent it I deem’d you too wise.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>The freedom of friendship should never displease,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Tho’ harsh its reproofs may appear;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Since often in public who flatter us most,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Are the first at our weakness to sneer.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Then should not gladly, with candour receive,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>The advice which affection bestows;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>For sincerity rarely we meet with in life,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Few will aid us, but numbers oppose.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>As to you, I am bound by the dearest of ties,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>My</i> sister, <i>as well as my</i> friend:</div> - <div class='line'><i>No undue command did I mean to usurp,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Nor ever design to offend.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Then let us united in harmony live,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>For sisters should ne’er disagree;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And when</i> I <i>am wrong, equal freedom exert;</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>To complain of these errors to me</i>.</div> - </div> - </div> -</div> - -<p class='c011'>Mrs. <i>Airy</i> was so generous as not to expose -her daughter’s folly before Mrs. <i>Gardner</i>; and -as she had met with a severe punishment in the -consequence of her fault, and had promised -amendment for the future, after a gentle reprimand, -when she came down the next morning, -nothing further passed on the subject.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id010'> -<img src='images/i029.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'><i>Charlotte</i> was so conscious of her late misbehaviour, -that she had scarce courage to inquire -what entertainment they had received from a -sight of the pictures at the exhibition; and <i>Martha</i>, -who was extremely delicate and attentive, -very cautiously avoided the subject, from fear -of appearing to insult her sister, or to remind -her mamma of the reason which had occasioned -her absence from the party. Mrs. <i>Airy</i> inquired -whether <i>Martha</i> had not particularly -taken notice of a large picture, which represented -the death of Earl <i>Goodwin</i>. She replied, -that Mrs. <i>Gardner</i> had pointed it out to -her observation; but that she had not remarked -any particulars, except the figure of a King, -and a large company at dinner. “I will tell -you the story then, my dear, to which this -picture refers,” said Mrs. <i>Airy</i>.</p> - -<p class='c009'>“In the reign of <i>Edward</i> the Confessor, in the -year 1042, Earl <i>Goodwin</i>, who had been accessary -to the murder of Prince <i>Alfred</i>, was at -dinner with the King at <i>Windsor</i>; and taking -a piece of bread, called God to witness his innocence, -and wished if he uttered any thing but -the truth, that the next mouthful he ate might -choak him. Which accordingly happened, -and the bread stuck in his throat and he died -immediately at the table. Do not you think -my dear,” added Mrs. <i>Airy</i>, “it was a just punishment -for his untruth, and an awful judgment -for calling God to witness a falsehood?” “Indeed, -Madam, I think it was quite dreadful: -but are you sure that this account is true? for -though it is certainly very wicked to tell a lie -on any occasion, yet, as sometimes many people -are thus guilty, I wonder that such events -do not more frequently happen! You know -that Miss <i>Riby</i> said she had not been writing -last week, although you saw that her fingers -were inked; and <i>Charlotte</i> had seen her doing -it; why then, did not the same accident happen -to her?” “Because, my love, the punishment -of such crimes does not always immediately -follow the commission of them; but -you may be sure that the remorse of conscience, -and the secret uneasiness of mind which -the guilty suffer, is a very great unhappiness; -and the apprehension and the fear of a future -account after death, besides the idea of present -detection, is such a degree of misery as no other -punishment can equal. As to your question, -whether I believe this account to be true? I -certainly do! It was an extraordinary event -which was recorded at the time it happened, -and which every historian has mentioned since, -and faithfully transmitted to us. This is the -best authority we can have for any fact which -happened before our own time, and is therefore -entitled to our belief. But why such examples -are so rare, is not to be wondered at; because -you know that wicked people will be -punished hereafter; and though such instances -sometimes happen, to teach others to be good, -and to make them afraid of doing what will -make them liable to such terrible vengeance, -yet, in general, a crime of this kind does not -meet with immediate chastisement; because, -after death, as I have before told you, those -who have been wicked, will suffer such misery -as their sins deserved. Besides which, the liar -is at present detested by every one, and loses -all the advantage of confidence, and the pleasure -of being believed: even when he does -speak truth, he is liable to be suspected, and -his word is doubted on all occasions.” The -conversation was here interrupted by the arrival -of two young ladies and their mamma, -who came to pay a morning visit to Mrs. <i>Airy</i>; -but as they did not say any thing worth the -attention of my readers, I shall not trouble -myself to repeat more of what passed than may -be imagined, from the comments of my mistress -and her sister, with which I shall present them.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id011'> -<img src='images/i033.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'><i>Martha</i>, before the room door was well shut -after them, began to observe that the eldest -Miss <i>Chantillon</i> was very ugly, and very stupid; -and the youngest a good pretty girl, and talked -a great deal indeed. “I wish,” added she, “I -could speak as fast as she does.” “To talk so fast, -my love,” said her mamma, “is by no means any -accomplishment; and I am far from your opinion, -in so highly admiring the merits of Miss -<i>Lucy</i>. She chatters so fast, as frequently not -to be understood: and has a very silly trick -of beginning every sentence with a laugh, -than which nothing can be more ill-bred. The -person, who is speaking, should never laugh, -if she can help it, at her own wit, if she design -to excite mirth, or to meet with approbation -from others. But without any such intention, -<i>Lucy</i> assumes an affected giggle whenever she -attempts to speak. She has likewise a very -unbecoming pertness in her manner, and, by frequent -interruptions, when her elders are otherwise -engaged, renders herself extremely disagreeable. -I would have you, my good girls, -possess that desirable degree of proper courage, -as never to feel ashamed of speaking when it is -necessary; but I think it is an unpleasing sight -to perceive a young woman, or child I should -say, for <i>Lucy</i> is young enough for that epithet, -affecting to understand every thing, and giving -her opinion unasked, upon subjects which frequently -expose her ignorance an presumption. -This is aiming at a character to which she has -no pretensions; and by wishing to rise into a -woman, before she has reached the age of understanding, -she is despised for her vanity, and -loses that esteem she might have attained by a -proper degree of humility, and a better knowledge -of her station. This observation, my -dear <i>Martha</i>, I would particularly address to -you; as you are generally thought uncommonly -tall, and are usually imagined to be much older -than you are. This I know you fancy to be a -compliment, which always appears to give you -pleasure? but remember, that, if you assume -airs of womanhood, and affect to be thought -further advanced in age, you will have the less -allowance made for any errors you may commit, -and consequently meet with contempt -where you might otherwise have escaped censure. -Youth, and inexperience, are justly allowed -to excuse any slight inadvertence in manners, -or want of grace in appearance; but if -you chuse to be thought of more consequence, -you must likewise expect, that the notice you -may attract will not always be favourable to -your vanity. I assure you, I think Miss <i>Jenny -Chantillon</i> is much more agreeable than her -sister, as she has courage sufficient to reply to -any question, and to speak distinctly when she -is particularly addressed, without inquiring, -in <i>Lucy</i>’s manner, into the reason of every -word which is uttered, and deciding every argument -according to her own fancy: and, I -dare say, if you will be careful to observe, you -will find that <i>Jenny</i> always meets with attention -from the company, while <i>Lucy</i> is frequently -insulted, by being enjoined to silence, and by -her hearers turning from her with disdain. In -short, my dear, it requires a great deal of thought -and propriety, to behave in an agreeable manner -at your age. It is best not to be anxious to be -taken notice of, since that eagerness always -defeats its aim. Girls have not had the advantage -of experience to teach them wisdom; -and when once they are engaged in conversation, -and find themselves attended to, their -volatile spirits hurry them on, with the desire of -obtaining applause for their wit, to say things -which are sometimes neither delicate nor prudent; -and which they may, when they have -time to reflect, long have reason to repent -having imprudently uttered. Any restraint at -such a time, is, I know, always esteemed an ill-natured -interruption, and is apt to damp their -harmony, and lower their spirits. I would -therefore warn you of the danger before-hand, -that your own prudence may be a check to -that unlimited indulgence, which at such a -period is liable to excess: and, I dare say, that -your good sense will teach you, that my admonitions -are always intended for your advantage. -To impress this deeper upon your mind, I will -repeat to you a few lines which were written -to me, when I was young, by my aunt, and -which, as they frequently occurred to my -memory, I found to be singularly useful.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id012'> -<img src='images/i036.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<div class='lg-container-b c004'> - <div class='linegroup'> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Recollect, my sweet girl, ere you mix with the world.</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>There is need of some caution to guide;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Then wisely remember to govern your tongue,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>As silence much folly may hide.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Most useful I think you this maxim will find,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>And never its precepts neglect;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>That who giddy and thoughtless will chatter away,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Shall ne’er gain applause or respect.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Like the Parrot, awhile they may please and amuse;</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>But no real esteem will acquire;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And I trust that your wish when in converse you join,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>Is a nobler regard to inspire.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Remember that memory long may record,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>The folly you utter’d in jest;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And a secret unmarked when escaped from your lips,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>May long rob your bosom of rest.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Then conscious of error ’tis vain to repent,</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>As the mischief admits no relief;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And surely ’tis simple, so thoughtless to lay</i></div> - <div class='line in2'><i>The dismal foundations of grief.</i>”</div> - </div> - </div> -</div> - -<p class='c011'>The ladies now all retired to dinner, but I -am ignorant of what passed there, as I was left -upon a piece of embroidery, which my mistress -was covering with some white paper to keep it -clean: and she did not fetch me till after tea; -when she carried me in her hand down stairs -with her work, to show some ladies who were -assembled in the drawing room. I then accompanied -her into what was usually called -the green parlour, as the furniture was all of -that colour; whither she went to play with -her young visiters, whose names were <i>Eliza -Meekly</i> and <i>Julia Norris</i>.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id011'> -<img src='images/i038.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>They amused themselves with playing on -the Harpsichord, while Miss <i>Martha</i> personated -the music-master, and <i>Charlotte</i> chose to teach -them dancing. Some part of the evening -they played at going to the exhibition; and -just as they determined to visit the pictures, -the footman came to acquaint the young ladies, -that their coach was ready. Miss <i>Meekly</i>’s -bib was unpinned, and <i>Martha</i> gave me into -her hand in a hurry, while she was looking -for her cloak. So without recollecting that -I was another’s property, <i>Eliza</i> put me into -her pocket, made a very elegant courtesy, and -stepped into the carriage. I felt really very -sorry to part from a family with which I had -been some time connected; and to one of whom -I owed my being a <i>Pincushion</i>. But my new -mistress was so very engaging, that I was in -hopes she would take care of me, and not leave -me about to the mercy of a little kitten, who -jumped into her lap the moment she got home; -and who afterwards frisked away with a little -tassel which dropped off from one corner of a -work-bag which lay on the table. But before -I proceed with my history, it will be necessary -to introduce my readers to Miss <i>Meekly</i> -and her companions, and to make them better -acquainted with this new family, who are all -of them deserving their notice.</p> - -<p class='c009'>Mrs. <i>Stanley</i>, to whom the house belonged, -was the widow of a clergyman, who had at -his death left her in rather indigent circumstances; -and she had been advised (to support -herself and two younger sisters who lived with -her) to take a small number of young ladies -to board. Her number was confined to six; -two of whom were those I have above mentioned. -The others were three sisters, whose -names were <i>Saxby</i>, and a Miss <i>Una</i>; who, for -her sweetness of temper, and excellence in -every accomplishment, was esteemed superior -to all the rest of her companions. <i>Harriet Una</i>, -was cousin to Miss <i>Meekly</i>, and they usually -slept together. She was just turned of thirteen, -was tall and large; had light brown hair, blue -eyes, and a fine complexion: but her good-nature -and willingness to oblige every one, -made her the general favourite, and recommended -her to universal esteem.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id013'> -<img src='images/i040.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>When the young ladies retired to bed, <i>Eliza</i> -found me in her pocket, and told <i>Harriet</i>, she -was afraid Miss <i>Airy</i> would want her <i>Pincushion</i>; -and she was the more concerned, as the family -were to go into the country very early the -next morning, and she should have no opportunity -to return it. However, continued she, -“I will make a new one to present to Miss <i>Airy</i> -when I see her; and I will keep this, as I -have not one at present, my kitten having -pulled mine to pieces this morning: but I will -take care this shall not come to the same mischance.” -I was glad to hear that was her intention, -as I should by no means have liked -the thought of sharing the fate of my predecessor. -At this time Mrs. <i>Stanley</i> entered the -room to wish them a good-night, and to see -whether they were properly taken care of. “I -am very unhappy to-night,” said <i>Eliza</i>, as soon -as she was gone: “and I feel ashamed of receiving -Mrs. <i>Stanley</i>’s kisses, because I behaved in -a manner I am sure she would not approve.” -“What have you done, my dear cousin,” replied -<i>Harriet</i>, “to make you so uneasy?” “I will tell you,” -answered Miss <i>Meekly</i>, “though I do not like to -confess my weakness. Just before dinner, -Miss <i>Charlotte Airy</i> asked me to eat some preserved -plums, which she said had been made -a present of to her Mamma, and which came -from <i>Portugal</i>. They were very sweet and -luscious, and as I am not allowed to have any -thing of that kind, I refused her offer. But -when we had dined, she pressed me again, and -laughed at me very much for being so foolish, -as to imagine any thing so innocent could hurt -me; but supposed, as I went to <i>school</i>, my <i>mistress</i>, -for so she sneeringly called Mrs. <i>Stanley</i>, -would <i>whip</i> me if I did. At last, overcome -with her persecutions, and vexed to be treated -so much like a baby, and as if I was afraid of -punishment, I took the plum, and have not -been easy since. And now, my dear <i>Harriet</i>, -what shall I do? Suppose Mrs. <i>Stanley</i> should -ask me whether I have eaten any thing lately -which I ought not: and if she does not put -that question, I feel so undeserving of her caresses, -that she will see by my looks I have -behaved improperly.” “I am very sorry,” replied -Miss <i>Una</i>; “but as you are so sensible it was -wrong, I may spare my recriminations. However, -I think the noblest reparation you can -now make, would be honestly to inform Mrs. -<i>Stanley</i> of the crime, and the sincerity of your -regret for having been guilty of it: should it -be discovered by any other means, you will -forfeit her esteem, and lose that confidence, -with which you are at present favoured; by -such an unsolicited confession, you will restore -satisfaction to your own conscience, and be -certain of her approbation.”</p> - -<p class='c009'><i>Eliza</i> was convinced of the propriety and -justice of her friend’s advice, and promised to -comply with it the next morning. But her -excessive timidity prevented her making use -of several opportunities which presented, -though the subject occupied all her attention, -and she could scarce think of any thing else. -She again applied therefore to <i>Harriet</i>, and told -her it was impossible for her to summon up -courage to do as she had desired; and begged -she would, from her, acquaint Mrs. <i>Stanley</i> -with what had happened. Miss <i>Una</i>, in the -mildest terms, complied with her request; at -the same time very generously commending -her honour on every occasion, and urging her -present uneasiness to engage Mrs. <i>Stanley</i>’s -compassion. Miss <i>Meekly</i>, when she was acquainted -with her cousin’s having revealed -this secret, which had oppressed her mind, -was very unwilling to attend her to the lady -above-mentioned. Mrs. <i>Stanley</i> received her -with the greatest affection and tenderness; and -after expressing, in the warmest terms, her -approbation of such a generous confession, -added, “You need never, my dear girl, be -afraid either of anger, or punishment, when -with such a degree of frankness, you acknowledge -any fault you have committed. Be assured, -your friends will be always willing to -pardon those errors which you promise to amend: -but let the present instance warn you, -my <i>Eliza</i>, never to be led into actions which -you know are improper, because the company -you are with may ridicule your refusal. Miss -<i>Charlotte Airy</i> is, in my opinion, a very naughty -girl, to endeavour to persuade you to do any -thing which you have been forbidden. And -I hope from the remorse you have suffered, -you will reflect on the folly of complying with -any proposals, which your conscience suggests -to you is wrong. Do not be afraid of being -laughed at for being good. Every person of -real sense will esteem you for your resolution: -and because a silly girl may <i>sneer</i> at your apprehension -of punishment, it will be much more -ridiculous, and wicked at the same time, to be -guilty of what you are conscious is a crime, -for which you will <i>deserve</i>, and perhaps <i>receive</i> -correction. Besides, <i>one</i> bad action, is but too -often the cause of the commission of others; -and when once we have deviated from what -is right in a small instance, it is frequently the -occasion of accumulated guilt. I will tell you -an instance of this kind that may illustrate my -meaning, and which, as I was acquainted with -the person who is the subject of it, will perhaps -make a deeper impression on your mind.”</p> - -<div class='figcenter id010'> -<img src='images/i045.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>“A young lady, whose real name I shall (for -the sake of charity) conceal under that of -<i>Lloyd</i>, and who was, my dear <i>Eliza</i>, nearly of -the same age with yourself, was educated with -the utmost attention; and as she was an only -child, was the darling of her parents, and the -centre of all their future expectations. <i>Betsey</i>, -which was her usual appellation, went one day -to visit a companion, with whom she was extremely -intimate; but who unfortunately for -her, was not possessed of that strict honour which -should be the basis and foundation of friendship. -When they had been for some time -at play in the garden, she proposed to go back -to a little shop in the neighbourhood to make -a purchase of some gingerbread; and though -Miss <i>Lloyd</i> for a time objected to the proposal -without leave, against her mamma’s repeated -command; yet, her companion’s laughing at -her squeamishness (as she wickedly called an -adherence to her duty) prevailed over her better -resolutions, and she accompanied her to -the place I mentioned. As it was the only -shop of the kind which the village afforded, -the boys of an adjacent school very frequently -went there for the same purpose, as the two -young ladies who now entered; and two of -the most unlucky of their number, happened -at that time to be bargaining for some balls. -They staid very soberly till Miss <i>Lloyd</i> had -taken out her purse to pay for the cakes she -had purchased; but as the lock of her pocket -book was entangled in it, it came out of her -pocket at the same time, when one of the boys -snatched it from her hand, and rudely declared -he would see its contents, and know -all the girl’s secrets. This vexed her extremely, -and she thoughtlessly pursued him, as he -ran away with the prize, till she was a good -way from home. He was joined by several -of his school-fellows, who took part with him, -and behaved in so wild a manner as to terrify -her greatly. At length, however, she got -away from them, and ran back with all the -speed in her power: but as it was later than -her usual time of returning, her parents were -uneasy, and questioned her with great tenderness -and anxiety, as to the reason of her stay. -She told them, she had been out with Miss -<i>Hannah</i> (the companion she had really visited) -and her maid, and that a horse had been near -running over her, which had frightened her -so much, as to prevent her return.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id014'> -<img src='images/i048.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>“This story was believed by Mr. and Mrs. -<i>Lloyd</i> for some time, and <i>Betsey</i> who had at first -been very unhappy at the thoughts of such a -wicked deceit, at length grew reconciled as -she found herself undetected. She therefore -ventured upon a second transgression, from -the encouragement which she foolishly imagined -the secresy her first fault had given her; -and with her intimate Miss <i>Hannah</i> took another -walk, without any person to have the -care of them. But during their absence from -home, an unexpected accident punished the -imprudent Miss <i>Lloyd</i> for her disobedience and -untruth, in a manner which will give her -cause for repentance to the latest period of her -life; for as she was crossing a road in her return, -a horse which had been tied to the rails -of a house a little distance, broke the bridle -which confined him, and gallopped away full -speed, unrestrained by any opposition, till in -his passage the unfortunate Miss <i>Lloyd</i>, who -did not perceive his approach, was thrown -down, and broke her leg in such a terrible -manner, as to occasion her being a cripple -ever after. She has since confessed, the consciousness -of her falsehood was such a conviction -to her mind of the wickedness of her -conduct, (when she was made sensible that the -accident was the consequence of her disobedience -to her parents) that it was more difficult -to support, than any bodily uneasiness -she had suffered; and the reflections that they -would never be able to confide in her for the -future, was the occasion of so much self-reproach, -as to deprive her of every enjoyment. -This instance may serve to convince you, that -a slight error is very frequently without any -previous intention; and when least expected, -the occasion of such crimes, as in the cooler -moments of thought (that is, when you have -time to reflect on the wickedness of the action) -you would never be capable of committing; -and as none can be sure they would be able to -resist temptation, it is best never to do any -thing which you know to be wrong, though -it may appear to be in the smallest instance, -since the desire of concealing a <i>trifling</i> fault, -may lead you to hide it by a falsehood, which -is one of the <i>greatest</i> you can be guilty of.”</p> - -<div class='figcenter id015'> -<img src='images/i050.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>Miss <i>Meekly</i> was convinced of the truth and -propriety of this argument, and promised to -be more attentive for her future conduct. She -then joined her companions with that cheerful -good-humour, which distinguished her character, -and attended them into the great parlour, -where they usually spent the morning. When -they had concluded their work, writing, &c. -Mrs. <i>Stanley</i> always made them read to her, -and encouraged them to ask any question which -occurred to them; to make their own observations -upon those passages in history which -struck their imaginations; or to propose to -her any objection, which arose in their minds. -She desired them to ask the meaning and origin -of those customs they did not comprehend; -and by so doing, had frequent opportunities of -improving their understandings. Instances of -this kind very frequently occurred, and supplied -them with subjects of conversation. Miss -<i>Una</i> was working a map of <i>England</i>, and inquired -one day how long the island had been -divided into shires and counties. Mrs. <i>Stanley</i> -applied to the young ladies to know if any -of them could resolve the question, but as they -were all silent, “you should endeavour, my -dears, said she, to remember what you read, or -it will be of very little advantage. I believe -<i>Harriet</i>, you read an account of this division a -few months ago, when you were going through -the reigns of the <i>Saxon</i> Monarchs. Do not -you remember that the great King <i>Alfred</i>, in -the year 886 repaired the city of <i>London</i>, which -had been burnt by the <i>Danes</i> in 839, and that -he afterwards divided the kingdom into shires, -hundreds, and tithings?” “I did not recollect it,” -said Miss <i>Una</i>. “But pray,” added Miss <i>Saxby</i>, -“did the same king set up all the crosses, for I -remember something about their being erected, -though I have forgotten when it happened.” -“Your memory is very short I am afraid,” -replied Mrs. <i>Stanley</i>; “but if you were to write -down such particulars, you would find it of -great assistance: as it appears very illiterate to -be unacquainted with those facts, which have -occurred in the history of your native country. -All the crosses you mention, were erected -by King <i>Edward</i> the first, in every place -where the funeral procession of his Queen -stopped from <i>Lincolnshire</i> (where she died) to -<i>Westminster</i>. There were in all ten, I think. -One at <i>Lincoln</i>, <i>Grantham</i>, <i>Stamford</i>, <i>Geddington</i>, -<i>Northampton</i>, <i>Stony Stratford</i>, <i>Dunstable</i>, St. <i>Albans</i>, -<i>Waltham</i>, and <i>Westminster</i>, called <i>Charing</i> -<i>Cross</i>. You should always endeavour to observe -what you read; but those things which -relate to the island in which you live, have a -particular claim to your remembrance. For -this purpose I think your present work is singularly -useful, as it will so strongly impress -the geography of your country upon your -mind, that I hope, my dear <i>Harriet</i>, you will -never forget it.” As nothing material happened -to my mistress, and very little variation -occurred in her manner of living, I shall pass -over the usual events of every day, which my -readers can easily imagine; such as her taking -me out of her pocket during the time of dressing, -and restoring me to that place of confinement -when she had concluded, and proceed -to relate an accident in which I was very -nearly concerned.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id016'> -<img src='images/i053.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>The kitten I have before-mentioned, who -was a great favourite with Miss <i>Meekly</i>, was -never allowed to enter her bed-chamber; but -one day, the weather being extremely warm, -and the door left open, it walked in, and laid -itself down at a little distance from the window, -in a spot where the sun shone; the shutters -being half closed to exclude the heat. -<i>Eliza</i> was employed in putting a pair of ruffles -into her jacket, and I lay in her lap securely -as I imagined, till a carriage stopping at the -gate, she precipitately jumped up to look out -at the visiters, and in her haste let me fall upon -the floor. Her motion was so sudden and -unexpected that I could not save myself, or -check the velocity with which I was impelled. -So that I unfortunately rolled on, till I touched -the edge of a bookcase; and discovered myself -to Mrs. <i>Puss</i>, who hooked me with her -claws, and twisted me round several times, -with as much dexterity as if I had been spinning; -or, to use a more proper simile, as if I -had represented a mouse. I afforded her great, -entertainment for some time, till at last I -found myself a second time under one of the -feet of the bookcase, and so fast wedged in, -that it was beyond the art of even a kitten’s -invention, to extricate me from my situation. -Mrs. <i>Stanley</i> coming up stairs, Miss <i>Meekly</i> -turned out my antagonist, and with unavailing -care searched for me in every drawer, on -every table, and upon the bed.</p> - -<p class='c009'>Long have I remained in this dull state of -obscurity and confinement, unable to make -known my distress, as I want the power of articulation: -at least my language can be only -understood to things inanimate as myself. A -pen, however, which fell down near me, engaged -to present these memoirs to the world, -if ever it should be employed by the hand of -kindness, to rescue my name from oblivion. -Should the eye of youth read this account with -any pleasure, it is hoped the candour of generosity -will over look its imperfections; and -should fate, in some fortunate moment of futurity, -again restore me to the possession of Miss -<i>Meekly</i>, or any of her companions, my gratitude -will engage me to thank the public for -its indulgence, and to continue the account -of my adventures.</p> - -<p class='c009'>If I am not so happy as to meet with approbation, -I shall at least have the consolation -to reflect, that these pages have suggested no -wrong ideas to the youthful mind, have given -no encouragement to vanity, nor exhibited -any improper example with commendation; -which is what better Authors, and works of -higher genius cannot always be happy enough -to boast. Such as it is, I submit this account -of myself to the world, and only desire them -to remember, in the words of the admired -<i>Gay</i>, That</p> - -<div class='lg-container-b c004'> - <div class='linegroup'> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'>“<i>From objects most minute and mean,</i></div> - <div class='line in1'><i>A virtuous mind may morals glean.</i>”</div> - </div> - </div> -</div> - -<div class='pbb'> - <hr class='pb c001' /> -</div> - -<div class='nf-center-c0'> -<div class='nf-center c001'> - <div>THE</div> - <div class='c000'><em class='gesperrt'><span class='xxlarge'>ADVENTURES</span></em></div> - <div class='c000'>OF A</div> - <div class='c000'><em class='gesperrt'><span class='xxlarge'>PINCUSHION</span></em>.</div> - </div> -</div> - -<hr class='c003' /> -<div class='chapter'> - <h2 class='c007'>PART II.</h2> -</div> -<hr class='c010' /> -<p class='c008'>I had lain so long in my dismal confinement, -that I began to despair of ever presenting -the world with any second part of my adventures. -And yet, thought I, it is very hard -that a <i>Pincushion</i> so new, so clean, and so beautiful, -that might have a thousand opportunities -of seeing the different manners of mankind, -should be thus secluded from company, -and condemned by the playful freaks of an -insignificant kitten thus to pass away its best -days in obscurity. And here let me take this -opportunity to suggest a useful hint to my -young readers, which, as my inactive situation -allowed me sufficient time for reflection, -I had frequently reason to feel the force of: -namely, That although I fretted and fumed -every day at my unfortunate condition, I -never found it was at all improved by it, or -that my ill-humour in the least degree made -me happier or assisted my escape.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id017'> -<img src='images/i057.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>When I determined to submit quietly, I was -as happy as any <i>Pincushion</i> in such a state of -retirement could be. But when in a cross fit -I tried to roll myself from under the bookcase, -I found the attempt was impossible to accomplish, -and I hurt my sides against the foot of -it. The space was so small between the bottom -of my prison and the floor, that I had no -hopes of escape, as it was impossible for any -broom to find its way under: or otherwise the -cleanliness of Mrs. <i>Stanley</i>’s maid would certainly -have effected my deliverance. But, -alas! of this I had no prospect; and though -my endeavours were fruitless, it taught me -such a lesson of contentment, as I wish every -little reader of my memoirs may remember, -and copy in their own conduct. For if they -are tired of working, reading, music, drawing, -or any other employment at home; or what -is frequently the case, are impatient of the -confinement of being at school, I would have -them take my advice, and try to amuse themselves -when they have opportunity, and wait -with patience till they are of a proper age, -either to leave the place they dislike, or have -overcome the difficulty of learning those accomplishments -which are necessary to be acquired. -For they may depend upon it, that -fretfulness and ill-humour will make every -condition unhappy: while a resolution to be -pleased, and make the best of every thing, is -the only method to be agreeable to others, or -comfortable themselves. The foot of the -bookcase, will press the closer, when we petulantly -try to escape: and though <i>children</i> are -not <i>Pincushions</i>, yet they will find, that whenever -they are fretful and dissatisfied, they will -be unhappy, and never succeed in any thing -they undertake. I hope I shall be pardoned -for this digression, but as the event of my -escape was so strong in my mind, I could not -pass it by without a pause of observation.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id009'> -<img src='images/i060.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>Let me now, however, proceed to inform -my readers, that one fine day, when I had determined -to make myself contented, and when -from the quietness in which I had been for -some days, I had reason to believe the family -were absent, and had therefore little hope for -release, on a sudden I felt the bookcase move, -and heard the sound of men’s voices, who, after -much pushing and hoisting, took away what -had so long covered me from the eye of every -beholder. In short, I found that Mrs. <i>Stanley</i> -had taken another house, as her lease was expired; -and in consequence of the removal of -her furniture, I regained my liberty. One -of the porters took me up, and blew off the -flew with which so long a confinement had covered -me, and taking me down stairs, presented -me to a chair woman, who was hired to -clean the house. “There, mother <i>Trusty</i>,” said -he, “is a present for you, which, if you please, -you may give to little <i>Jenny</i>: it will make -her as fine as a lady.” “Thank you,” returned -she, “I will keep it safe for my girl, and if you -have a bit of paper, I will wrap it up, for my -hands are wet and dirty, and when I take any -thing out of my pocket I may spoil it, you -know. But as to making her fine, <i>Jacob</i>, indeed -I do not desire it; and were you to present -any thing to wear, she could not have it; for -I think finery is not suitable for us. She is a -<i>good child</i>, <i>Jacob</i>, and that is better than being -a lady.” “Well, mother <i>Trusty</i>, do as you please,” -replied <i>Jacob</i>; “I do not know who the <i>Pincushion</i> -belonged to, so if you like <i>Jane</i> should have -it, why I am glad I found it.” So saying, he -complained that the weather was very hot, and -after wiping his face with a coarse apron, which -was tied round him, he drank Mrs. <i>Trusty</i>’s -health; and took a good draught of porter, -which stood on the table. He then sat down -to eat some bread and cheese, and calling a -great dog which lay in one corner of the kitchen, -made him sit up on his hind legs to beg -for some victuals, and afterwards bring him -his knot, which he very dexterously did, by -taking the buckle of it in his mouth, and -dragging it after him to his master. Another -trick which this animal had been taught, was -to shut the door at the word of command; -and his last performance to the entertainment -of my new Mistress and Mr. <i>Jacob</i>, was to -pick up his master’s wig and bring it upon his -head, which made indeed a very droll figure -to the spectators. At the conclusion or his -meal, <i>Jacob</i> bade adieu to mother <i>Trusty</i>, and -they each separated to pursue their different -employments. I was in the mean time laid -on one of the shelves, curiously wrapped up -in a bit of paper, which had fallen from the -back of that very bookcase under which I had -so long resided: it was torn in two by <i>Jacob</i>, -who took one half to put up some bits of cheese -rinds for his dog; and I found it was a fragment -of poetry, which I suppose had been sent -to Miss <i>Saxby</i>, as her name was <i>Martha</i>. I -amused myself with the perusal of the lines, -which were as follow:</p> - -<div class='figcenter id018'> -<img src='images/i061.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<div class='nf-center-c0'> -<div class='nf-center c001'> - <div>FRAGMENT.</div> - </div> -</div> - -<div class='lg-container-b c004'> - <div class='linegroup'> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>’Tis a folly, my friend, thus to envy the great,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Since content may be found in the lowest estate;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Tho’ Miss * * * exults that she’s splendidly drest,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Of true happiness</i>, Martha, <i>she ne’er was possess’d</i>.</div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>I have seen her, my friend, when no art could assuage,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Her anger, vexation, and petulant rage;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Because an inferior had treated with scorn,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Those Trinkets and gauze which her person adorn.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>But, believe me, esteem from true merit must rise,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Or the world will the pageants of fortune despise;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>’Tis ridiculous, surely, for pride to expect,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Any better return than disdain and neglect.</i></div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Let us then, my</i> Martha, <i>more prudent and wise,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Endeavour with nobler ambition to rise;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Let kind emulation our bosoms expand,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>The foolish suggestions of pride to withstand</i>.</div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Let us trust that</i> perfection <i>each effort shall bless,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>As industry ever is crown’d with success:</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Tho’ hard is the task, yet ’tis great to aspire,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And the deep-buried embers of</i> genius <i>to fire</i>.</div> - </div> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>’Tis a laudable aim, when we seek to excel,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And conquer that sloth which is apt to rebel:</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Then let us attentive each precept obey,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And snatch the proud laurels of glory away.</i></div> - </div> - </div> -</div> - -<div class='figcenter id019'> -<img src='images/i064.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c011'>The business of the day being concluded, -the good mother <i>Trusty</i> shut up the house; -and taking me down from the shelf, put me -carefully in her pocket. We were not long -before we arrived at her habitation, which consisted -of two neat little rooms, in a small house, -about the middle of a very pleasant lane, A -clean looking boy and girl were sitting at the -door, with a coloured apron full of peas, -which they were very busily shelling. They -expressed great pleasure at the sight of Mrs. -<i>Trusty</i>, whom I found to be their grandmother, -and with much good-humour, told her they had -each earned a halfpenny; for that Mrs. <i>Traffick</i> -at the chandler’s shop, had given them one -penny, and promised them a farthing’s worth -of gingerbread, or a stale roll, for getting her -peas ready for supper. “Well, and I have -brought you home something,” replied Mrs. -<i>Trusty</i>, unfolding me to the child, who eagerly -getting up to receive her present, had nearly -overset the apron and its contents; but her -brother luckily caught it, so as to prevent the -peas from falling into the dirt. “But pray, -<i>Jenny</i> stay till you have done, and have washed -your hands,” said her grandmother; “for it -would be a pity to spoil this nice sattin <i>Pincushion:</i>”</p> - -<p class='c009'>“And what have you brought for me?” -cried rosy <i>Dick</i>, as he emptied a handful of -peas into the bason. “Why nothing at all, my -good boy,” replied Mrs. <i>Trusty</i>, “but a piece of -bread and cheese: but I hope you are not -jealous that your sister should have any thing, -when you cannot partake of it?” “<i>Jealous!</i>” said -he: “No, I would go without any thing in the -world for the sake of my <i>Jenny;</i> and I will -give her my half-penny with all my heart, -though I have staid away from a nice game -at cricket on the green to earn it. When I -am a man you shall see how hard I will work, -and take care of all the money I get, and give -it to you, grandmother, to buy us victuals, and -drink, and cloaths; and you shall stay at -home and knit; but never, while I have any -health, shall you go out to such hard labour -as you now do.” “Blessings on my generous -boy,” exclaimed the tender hearted mother -<i>Trusty</i>, while the tears of affection rolled down -her aged cheeks. “Just such a man was thy -father <i>Dick</i>. While he was alive, we never -wanted for any thing. He was a good man, -indeed he was; and I hope that you will resemble -him. But go, my boy! carry home -your work, and bring the stale roll which you -was promised: it will be much better for you -than gingerbread.”</p> - -<div class='figcenter id020'> -<img src='images/i066.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'><i>Jenny</i> kissed her brother, and thanked him -for his kind intention: “but we will give the -penny to our grandmother,” said she; “you know -she has got five pence three farthings which we -have had given us already; and when there -is enough we will ask her to buy you a pair of -new shoes; because those are too bad to walk -with.” Away ran <i>Richard</i> with the peas, and -returned in triumph with the roll; when the -little party sat down to supper, with that smiling -good-humour and cheerful contentment, -which is not always an attendant on the meals -of the rich and great. But when I saw how very -little was sufficient (or was obliged to be so) -for a woman who had been hard at labour all -day, and two little hungry children, I could -not help reflecting, how wicked it is in those -who are blessed with plenty, to be dissatisfied -with their food, and idly waste when they are -not disposed to eat it, that which would keep -the poor from starving, and which many an -unhappy child would be highly thankful to -receive. When they had concluded the meal -which their grandmother had brought them, -<i>Dick</i> ran to a neighbouring pump, to replenish -a broken red pitcher which had lost its handle -and a piece out of the top: and after they -had each of them drank with thirsty eagerness -he kissed his grandmother and sister, and wished -them a good-night, went quietly to bed. -Little <i>Jenny</i> followed her brother’s example, -as soon as she had laid me in a drawer with -great care, where all her treasures were deposited. -Among that number was a little paper, -which was nearly worn out with frequent -perusal, and with which I shall beg leave to -present my readers.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id021'> -<img src='images/i067.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<div class='nf-center-c0'> - <div class='nf-center'> - <div><span class='large'>DICK</span> <span class='sc'>to his</span> <span class='large'>SISTER</span>.</div> - </div> -</div> - -<div class='lg-container-b c012'> - <div class='linegroup'> - <div class='group'> - <div class='line'><i>Tho’ I am but a boy, yet I’ll do the best I can,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And I’ll try to earn something, altho I’m not a man;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>But when I am older, nay</i>, Jenny, <i>do not cry,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>For the loss of thy father and mother I’ll supply</i>.</div> - <div class='line'><i>I’ll go to yon farm house, and beg a bit of bread;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And if I get a morsel, my</i> Jenny <i>shall be fed;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Then do not weep so sore, for I hope we know the worst,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And to see you look so dismal my heart it will burst</i>.</div> - <div class='line'><i>Old grannum she will help us, and work for to maintain;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And when I am bigger, I’ll pay it all again.</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Tho’ as yet I cannot dig, yet a gleaning I may go,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Then stop your tears, my</i> Jenny, <i>for I cannot see them flow.</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>When I pass thro’ the church yard, where Daddy is at rest;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>I cannot help sobbing, and a sigh will heave my breast:</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And I think to myself, if my</i> Jenny <i>too should die,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Ah! who would her place to her</i> Richard <i>e’er supply.</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Then, my sister, cheer thine heart, and do not look so sad;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>If we can but live together, matters will not be so bad.</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Now the blackberries are ripe, and I’ll gather some for thee;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And we’ll eat them, my</i> Jenny, <i>beneath yon hollow tree.</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>I know too, my love, where some honey may be found;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>For I have oft mark’d the place, which the bees do surround;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>And I’ll take some for thee, for young</i> Robin <i>taught me how,</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>One day when I followed in the field with his plow.</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>Then, my</i> Jenny, <i>be but happy, and cheer us with a smile;</i></div> - <div class='line'><i>For I fain would make thee blest, and thy sorrows all beguile</i>.</div> - <div class='line'><i>Tho’ poor Daddy is no more, yet</i>, Richard <i>loves his</i> Jane,</div> - <div class='line'><i>And all thy tears, my sister, can’t bring him back again</i>.</div> - </div> - </div> -</div> - -<p class='c011'>Perhaps it may be thought an uncommon -effort for little <i>Dick</i> to turn poet at so early -an age, and with so few advantages from -education. But there is no answering for the -powers of natural genius, and many a one may -regard the attempt as <i>impossible</i>, merely because -they are too indolent to exert their faculties. -<i>Richard</i> had been taught to read and -write at the charity school of the parish where -he lived: and as no application had been -wanting on his part, the progress he made did -equal credit to his own abilities, and the attention -of his master, with whom his merit -made him a great favourite.</p> - -<p class='c009'><i>Jenny</i> was likewise put to a small school at -a little distance, by the benevolence of the vicar’s -wife, (with whom such instances were -very frequent) and by her assiduity recommended -herself to her mistress, who would -often propose her example as a pattern to the -rest of her scholars.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id022'> -<img src='images/i071.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>The next morning, when mother <i>Trusty</i> -got up to her daily labour, she kissed her -grand-children, and told then to go to school -early, and not stay and play afterwards: but -to return back again, for she would probably -come home to dinner. This they promised -to do; and after they had learned their lessons -they affectionately hugged each other -and diligently set forward with their books -in their hands. But <i>Jenny</i> in a few minutes -returned to fetch me, in order to exhibit her -new present to her school-fellows. We soon -arrived at a cottage, the apartments of which -were neither large nor numerous; but the exquisite -cleanness of it was truly admirable. The -mistress, whose name was <i>Markall</i>, was dressed -in a blue and white striped gown, which was -rather of the coarsest materials; but was put -on with the neatness of a Quaker, as was a -plain-bordered mob, with a white cloth binder, -and a coloured silk handkerchief; which, -with the addition of a checked apron, and a -black petticoat, will give a pretty good idea -of her appearance. She commended <i>Jenny</i> -for coming early, and having inquired after -her grandmother and brother, heard her read, -and repeat the lesson she had the day before -given her to learn. Soon after which, <i>Betsey -Field</i>, <i>Nanny Hay</i>, and the rest of the scholars -arrived; among which number were likewise -several boys. As the room door (which indeed -was the door of the house too) was left -open for the benefit of the air, and as one of -the forms where the girls were at work was -placed on that side, they were many of them -better disposed to watch the passing of a cart, -or a wheel-barrow; or to attend the flight of -birds, and butterflies, than to mind their -works: and Mrs. <i>Markall</i> punished several of -them, with a few strokes of a little cane, -which lay on her table for that purpose.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id023'> -<img src='images/i073.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>After she had heard them read, they stood -round her in a circle to spell; and those who -were so negligent as to mistake, lost their place -in the set, and exchanged with their more attentive - companions. A precedency in the -ring was coveted with great ardour, and encouraged -a spirit of emulation among them, -as to stand first, (which was my mistress’s distinction) -was regarded as an acknowledgement -of superior excellence. When they had -finished their business, and the wished-for -hour of twelve struck, from the church clock, -which was very near Mrs. <i>Markall</i>’s house, -they all made their rustic courtesies and bows -to the Dame, and poured, like a swarm of summer -flies, into the lane. The whole body of -them stood a for a few moments to interchange -their mutual salutations: when some divided -to the right hand, and the other party to the -left, which led to the church porch; where -they seated themselves to be sheltered from the -intense heat of the sun; and <i>Jenny</i>, with a -smile of conscious satisfaction, produced me to -her companions. Though she was anxious to -display what she was so well pleased with herself, -yet she began to be apprehensive for my -safety, when the girls, with unpolished rudeness, -all scrambled for a sight of her present at -the same time. At last the two whole names -were above-mentioned, pursued <i>Polly Chaunt</i> -who was in possession of me, and after scuffling -on the grass, till <i>Nanny Hay</i> knocked her -head with great violence against one of the -tomb stones, and <i>Betsey</i> sprained her wrist in -trying to wrench me from <i>Polly</i>, she ran home -with the prize with so much swiftness, as to -outstrip all her competitors. What became -of poor <i>Jenny</i> I cannot tell, nor how she bore -the loss of me; but I could not help reflecting -how much better it would have been, had -these girls been sufficiently polite, to have -each satisfied their own curiosity, and then -have resigned me to the inspection of others. -Whereas, by all eagerly snatching me at once, -they dirted my outside, and pulled me quite -out of shape; together with making them all -very angry and foolishly commencing a quarrel, -of which the first consequences were the -wounds I have mentioned. <i>Polly Chaunt</i>, -whose property I so unjustly became, was the -daughter of the parish clerk. He was by trade -a shoemaker, and had three children, two -girls and a boy. His wife was a notable little -woman, who took care of some poultry, pigs, -and asses, which were allowed to feed upon a -green before the house.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id024'> -<img src='images/i076.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>As soon as my new mistress arrived at home, -her mother ordered her to prepare what was -wanted for dinner, at the same time telling -her, she was much displeased that she did not -return from school sooner. <i>Polly</i> answered in -a manner which convinced me, she was more -pert than prudent; and ran into a little back -wash-house to her sister, who was taking a -piece of bacon out of the saucepan, and who -likewise chid her delay; adding, that dinner -was ready, and she had been wanted to lay the -table cloth. In reply to this, she told the -history I have just related, and produced me -to her sister, who wiping her hands on a bit of -rag which hung on a nail in the window, took -me up to examine: When lo! <i>Polly</i> who was -at all times too hasty to attend to reason, -nor chusing that <i>Sukey</i> should touch me for fear -of spoiling my beauty, hastily snatched me -from her, and dropped me, not into the saucepan -which I escaped, but into a bason of soap -and water which stood near it, and in which -Mrs. <i>Chaunt</i> had just been washing her hands. -Upon this arose a quarrel between the sisters, -which was terminated by the entrance of their -father, who insisted on their bringing his -dinner immediately; and <i>Polly</i>, after having -carefully wiped, laid me on a clean handkerchief -to dry. I staid with this family some -days, and was witness to many disagreements -between the different parties which composed -it; but as I do not think the recital of illiberal -abuse could afford any entertainment -to my readers, I shall not trouble myself to -repeat it. But the folly of such behaviour -must be evident to every reflecting mind, -when it is considered, that although the -scenes I have mentioned passed in the low-life -of poverty, yet the same ill-humour, would -occasion equal animosity, in the most affluent -circumstances. And though no situation can -justify fretful petulance, yet, it was certainly -more excusable in girls, who were untaught -by education, and unpolished by politeness, -than in those, with whom the utmost care -has been exerted, and who have had all the -advantages of reading and instruction to contribute -to their improvement. That it is -possible for good-humour, and a determined -endeavour to please, in a great measure to -supply the deficiency of acquired graces, may -be seen in the characters of <i>Richard</i> and -<i>Jenny</i>, whose affection to each other must interest -every one in their favour: And the -same sweetness of temper, will likewise recommend -to my readers’ esteem, the agreeable -<i>Hannah Mindful</i>, to whom I was given one -<i>Sunday</i> afternoon by <i>Polly Chaunt</i>, in a walk -which they took together after church. And -sincerely glad was I to exchange mistresses, as -my last had been so ill-tempered and quarrelsome, -and had taken me in so unjustifiable a -manner, from the good-natured little <i>Jenny</i>. -<i>Hannah</i> was near fourteen years old and the -eldest of six children. Her mother was a -very worthy woman, but was afflicted with -such bad health, that she was seldom able to -leave her bed. Her father had a small farm, -and was very industrious in his business, and -very careful of his family; and I was quite -astonished to think, of how much service <i>Hannah</i>’s -attention proved to her brothers and -sisters; and what a comfort it was to her sick -mother, to have such a good girl, in whom -she could confide, and to whose care she could -entrust them.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id023'> -<img src='images/i078.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>After she had parted from my late owner, she -was met in her way home by the vicar, whose -lady was mentioned as the benefactress of my -favourite <i>Jenny</i>, and who with her husband -was returning to his house. He stopt at the -gate, and desired <i>Hannah</i> to wait there, or amuse -herself in the garden, while he went -to fetch a medicine which he had promised to -send to her mother; and at his return presented -her with a couple of fine peaches, -which he told her to eat, as she was a good -girl. She thanked him very civilly, and after -wishing him good-night, ran home as fast -as possible, for fear her mother should want -her; to whom she immediately presented her -present, without offering to taste them herself. -A niece of Mr. <i>Mindful</i>’s lived at this -time in his house, whose name was <i>Sally -Flaunt</i>; and who had been a half boarder at a -great school near <i>London</i>, where she was put -by a relation, whose death had left her no -friend but her uncle. She was entirely unprovided -for; yet was so inconsiderately proud, -as to make herself a burden to the family, -instead of trying to be of any service; which -she might have had sufficient opportunity of -being, as she was near fifteen, and very tall -of her age. When <i>Hannah</i> rose in the morning -to assist in getting breakfast, dressing her -sisters; and making the beds, <i>Sally</i> would disdainfully -turn round to sleep, because it was -in her silly opinion, unlike a lady to get up -early. Without any fortune, or the slightest -recommendation but her industry, she was ever -foolishly aiming at a rank in life, to which -she had no pretensions; and without sense to -distinguish, that it is gracefulness of manners, -and superior learning, that form the essential -difference between high life and poverty; and -that merit is as much entitled to respect in the -lowest circumstances of indigence, as in the -most exalted station, she was so weak as to -imagine, that by imitating some of those foibles -she had seen in girls who had more fortune -than understanding, she should be thought -to resemble them, and meet with that regard -which is not bestowed on riches, but on the -supposed worth of those who possess them. -While <i>Hannah</i> went up stairs to carry some -water-gruel to her mother, she dispatched one -of her little sisters to tell <i>Sally</i> that breakfast -was ready; but as she had slept so long, it -was some time before she could make her appearance; -and Mr. <i>Mindful</i>, who was justly -displeased with her indolence, told one of his -children to carry her milk away; for that -those who were too lazy to provide for themselves, -and to be ready at the proper time, -might go without food. When <i>Sally</i> therefore -came down, she was much disappointed to -hear, that a fast was for the present enjoined -as her portion; and looking very much out of -humour, she walked into the garden. He -followed her out; and as she was turning -round a little yew hedge which fronted a field -he took hold of her hand, and pulling her in -to the kitchen, told her, he was displeased -at her behaviour. “You are very foolish, -<i>Sally</i>,” said he, “because you have been to school, -to imagine that you have nothing further to -do, than sit with your hands before you, and -play the <i>fine lady</i>. You have no money to provide -for yourself, and there is no person will -take care of you, if you do not work hard to get -your bread. Behave as you should, and I will -treat you as my own child: but if you have -too much pride to know your duty, and will -not mind my advice, I will turn you out, to -try where you can live better than with me.”</p> - -<div class='figcenter id018'> -<img src='images/i081.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'><i>Sally</i> knew she durst not reply to this positive -speech; and fearing her uncle should become -more angry, she promised to behave better, -and walked up stairs to <i>Hannah</i>, who was -dusting the furniture in her own room. To -her she related the above particulars, with the -tears running down her cheeks, and with the -most dismal sobs of distress and passion. My -good-natured mistress compassionately kissed -her, and wept to see her disturbance; but indeed, -my dear <i>Sally</i>, said she, I wish you would -try to exert yourself, and as you <i>cannot</i> be a -lady you had better endeavour to please my -father. You see, we all live very happily, -and I am sure I would do all in my power to -make you do so too: so cheer up your spirits, -and do not weep so sadly. “I cannot, replied -<i>Sally</i>, very crossly! indeed you may, who have -never seen any higher life: but where I was at -school do you think any of the ladies scoured -the rooms, or milked the cow, or went to such -work as washing and ironing? O! <i>Hannah</i>, -had you seen the caps, and feathers, and muslin -and gauze frocks, which they used to wear -on a dancing day, and how smart they looked -in their silk shoes, or else red morocco ones, -you would not wonder that I do not like these -great black leather things, (and she scornfully -tossed out her foot as she spoke.) Indeed, -<i>Hannah</i>, I could cry, whenever I see you and -your sisters cloathed in such coarse gowns, with -your black worsted stockings, and with that -check handkerchief on your neck, and your -round cloth caps, with that piece of linen for a -ribbon. I cannot bear it! and I wish I was -any thing, but what I am.” O, fie, <i>Sally!</i> said -<i>Hannah</i>, that is quite ungrateful for the good -things which you are blessed with, to talk in -such a manner as that. “What good things? -retorted the haughty girl raising her voice, and -growing more angry. Do you call this dowlass -shift, this coarse apron, this linsey woolsey -gown, <i>good things</i>? Or do you call the brown -bread we eat, or the hard dumplings you were -making just now, <i>good things</i>? And, pray -this old worm-eaten bed without any curtains -to it, and this little widow which is too small -to admit one’s head out, and what little hole -there is, quite crammed full of honeysuckles; -or this propped up chest of drawers, or that -good for nothing chair with a great hole in the -bottom, which you know <i>Bet</i> nearly fell -through yesterday, when she got upon it to -reach the box which holds her <i>Sunday</i> straw -hat, do you call these <i>good things</i>? because if -you do, I am sorry you know no better.” I -should be sorry indeed, rejoined <i>Hannah</i>, with -rather more displeasure than was usual to her, -if I knew so much of high life, as to be discontented -with what my father and mother can -afford. I think our bread is as good as any -body need wish for? and I am sure the dumplings -you so scornfully mention, will be very -well tasted and wholesome. As to the furniture, -if it is old, I will answer for its being -clean, <i>Sally</i>; and my father says, he can nail -a piece of board over that chair, which will last -as many years as the back does. And as to -our cloaths, I am sure they are whole and -tight; for I would work my fingers to the -bone, before I would see them otherwise. They -are coarse to be sure; but they are as good as -our neighbours, and many a one would be -thankful to have such to put on: and though -you speak so proudly of the house and every -thing in it, I have seen the ladies at <i>Oakly Hall</i>, -who are worth as much money as would buy -all the villages for twenty miles round, come -as kindly and sit down in my mother’s room, -and take hold of my hand, and my sisters, and -speak as prettily as if I had been a <i>lady</i> too; -without looking at the chairs, or finding fault -with the bed. And Miss <i>Goodhall</i>, although -she is dressed so handsomely, never seems to -think about it; and the last time she stopt here -took the loaf out of my father’s hand, and said, -let me cut Mrs. <i>Mindful</i> a piece of bread and -butter! I can do it very well, and it shall be -thin, such as I know she can eat. And she -brought with her a cannister of sago, and went -herself to the fire, and poured the water to -mix it, and put some wine into it, which she -brought with her; and showed me the way to -do it; with so much good-nature, that I do not -think you need be so very proud, <i>Sally</i>, and -look so unhappy about your situation. And -I assure you, she has sometimes eaten our -bread, and always said it was very good. <i>Hannah</i> -was here interrupted by one of her sisters, -who came to call her to assist her mother who -was going to get up. She attended her immediately, -and taking me out of her pocket, into -which she hastily put me at the conclusion of -the above conversation, she placed me on the -table, while she assisted Mrs. <i>Mindful</i> in putting -on a clean cap and bed-gown: and after she -had helped her to an old elbow chair, she made -the bed; which, as soon as she had finished, -she went into the garden, and returning with -a nice nosegay of flowers, placed them in a -little white stone mug upon the table, in order, -by their sweetness, to refresh and please -her mother, as she was very fond of them. She -then kissed her with great tenderness, and begged -her to take an egg beat up with some -milk, which she immediately got ready. -These little services were all performed with -so much alacrity and good-nature, and such -visible pleasure in her countenance, as doubled -the merit of all her actions. It was impossible -indeed to see her, without thinking how very -agreeable it is in the power of good-nature and -industry, to make those who have no other -advantages to recommend them.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id025'> -<img src='images/i085.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'><i>Hannah Mindful</i> was a healthy looking -country girl, her complexion was burnt by -the sun, and her hands hardened by laborious -toil: she was not ornamented by dress, though -her person was at all times made agreeable by -neatness: she had never been taught those -graces, which so forcibly recommend the possessor -to general observation; but a constant -cheerfulness, and a desire of obliging, which -was never interrupted by petulance, made her -beloved by every one who knew her. To be -as good-natured as <i>Hannah Mindful</i>, was the -highest praise of every girl in the village; -and every mother was ready to propose her -conduct, as an example to her own children. -If there was a piece of bread, which her -sisters liked better than the rest of the loaf, -she would save it for them by turns, whenever -she had opportunity. If any of them -went out to play, and forgot the business -which fell to their share, or which their mother -had ordered them to do, she would either -fetch them home again, or, (if in her power) -do it for them herself. By this she often saved -them from punishment. One day when her -father had brought two ribbons from a fair, -for her sister <i>Molly</i> and herself, he gave <i>Hannah</i> -the liberty of chusing first. She directly took -a pink, which was her favourite colour; and -left a dark green, which was what she most -disliked: but afterwards finding her sister -wished for the one she had chosen, she gave -it to her immediately, with as much readiness, -as if she had approved of the exchange from -the preference to the colour she disliked. <i>Sally</i> -told her she thought it was foolish to give up -what she had in her possession; but <i>Hannah</i>, -with a generosity which did great credit to -the goodness of her disposition, replied, that -she should never have worn with comfort, -what she evidently saw her sister was desirous -to obtain: and I declare, added she, I feel a -much higher gratification in the idea of giving -pleasure to my dear <i>Molly</i>, than I should receive -from any difference of colour, or from -a present of much greater value. <i>Sally</i> was -not of that opinion; for, the indulgence of -pride is the occasion of selfishness, and the -cause of the most despicable meanness. By -wishing for greater riches, and despising that -way of life to which she was destined, her -heart was constantly agitated by anxious vexation. -Whereas, <i>Hannah</i> was always cheerful, -good-humoured, and contented: and the -same incidents, which to the one were the occasion -of dissatisfaction and complaint, the -other submitted to, without repining, and rejoiced -with gratitude at the felicity of her lot.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id026'> -<img src='images/i088.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>And thus, my young readers, will it be with -persons of higher rank, than those of whom I -am now writing. If you make yourself unhappy, -because some of your companions have, -more elegant cloaths, or a greater variety -than yourself: or because it may suit the fortune -of their parents, to make more splendid -entertainments, than the choice or circumstances -of yours will admit; if they ride in -their father’s carriage, while you walk on foot -and unattended, remember, that is no rational -cause of uneasiness. It is not the <i>station</i>, but -the propriety with which it is sustained, that is -the real matter of concern. A <i>beggar</i> may be -more respectable than a <i>Prince</i>, if he is sunk -to indigence by misfortune; and exerts his -utmost powers, to act with industry, and -maintain the proper conduct which his situation -requires. Let me advise you then, not to -wish for that finery, which would be unsuitable -to your circumstances; but to submit to -the discretion of your parents, because they -must know best what is proper for you. <i>Sally -Flaunt</i> had not the power to make her uncle’s -brown bread in the least degree whiter, although -she was too fretful to eat it with satisfaction. -She could not enlarge the rooms, or -repair the furniture, by her discontent; but -she might have been as happy as her cousin, -had she been disposed to be good humoured. -When any business is necessary to be performed, -if it is done with sullenness and ill-will, -it becomes the most laborious toil and -most irksome employment; but if it is executed -with cheerfulness, it is much sooner dispatched, -and the fatigue is considerably abated. -It is time, however, to return to my own -adventures, without trespassing longer on your -patience by my advice.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id018'> -<img src='images/i091.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>I had continued some time with my mistress, -when Mr. <i>Goodall</i> (whose daughter I -believe I have before mentioned, gave an entertainment -to his tenants, on account of her attaining -her eighteenth year. Mr. <i>Mindful</i>, -out of kindness to his family, determined to -stay at home himself, and take care of his -wife, while he dispatched all the young ones -who were of a proper age, to enjoy an amusement -which would afford them so much pleasure. -<i>Hannah</i> dressed herself and two sisters, -as neat as rustic simplicity could adorn them. -They had each of them light brown stuff -gowns, white aprons and handkerchiefs, with -straw hats; her own with green and her sisters -with pink ribbons. They had all a nosegay -of flowers in their bosoms, and with the freshness -of innocence and health glowing in their -cheeks, prepared to set out for <i>Oakly Hall</i>. -<i>Hannah</i> did not forget to get ready every thing -she thought her mother might want in her absence; -and with a kiss off filial affection bade -her adieu.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id027'> -<img src='images/i094.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'><i>Jack Mindful</i>, her brother, was a lad of -about thirteen, very active and sprightly, and -sometimes apt to be extremely mischievous. -I have had no opportunity before this to introduce -him to the notice of my readers; but -the part he took in dressing his cousin for the -intended sport, will make it necessary to exhibit -him on the present occasion. <i>Sally</i>, whose -attention was wholly engrossed by the pride -of excelling her companions in the finery of -her cloaths, had been for some days busily employed -in mending an old silk coat, which had -been given her during her stay at school. It -had originally been ornamented with gauze -cuffs, which were grown dirty and yellow -with keeping: the rest of the trimming was -sufficiently decayed, to make it a rather despicable -garb: and Mrs. <i>Mindful</i>, who justly -thought such shabby finery very improper for -her niece’s situation, infilled upon her going -in a new garnet coloured stuff, which she had -lately bought her. This <i>Sally</i> was much distressed -at, and communicated her intention to -her cousin <i>Jack</i>, who promised to assist her in -her design; which was, after she had taken -leave of Mrs. <i>Mindful</i>, to carry her cloaths to -a barn at some distance, and there put on the -<i>silk coat</i>, which she imagined would make her -so much better respected by the family at -<i>Oakly Hall</i>. To this place she then repaired, -her heart beating with expectation, and flattered -with the imagination of outshining all her -companions. She had made up a new cap for -the occasion; and as she was very tall and -womanly in her appearance, thought if she -could make any substitute for a cushion it -would much improve her fashionable appearance. -On this great occasion, she borrowed -me of <i>Hannah</i>, who went before her cousin; -as she did not chuse to have any witness but -<i>Jack</i>, who was the only person entrusted with -this important secret. At the barn then we -soon arrived, and her stuff gown was thrown -off with disdain, while she prepared, with -the assistance of an old triangular bit of a -broken looking glass, to equip for the desirable -expedition. After placing the cushion, -which, she had taken great pains to complete, -and pinning her hair over it with a piece of -black ribbon, she put on her cap; which exhibited -the most taudry collection of old gauze, -bits of ribbon, and slatternly tassels, that can -well be imagined. At last came the trial of -the coat, which as it had been made very long -behind, was in that respect tolerable; but its -appearance in front was so short, as to be -really ridiculous. During the time she was -looking at her head in the glass, <i>Jack</i> in turning -round hastily threw it down a hole which -he had purposely contrived, and where it was -impossible to regain it, as it was so instantly -out of sight, that <i>Sally</i> had not an idea -where it had vanished, her search was totally -in vain, and she could only finish her -dress by <i>Jack</i>’s direction. He pretended to -admire her appearance extremely, and to make -it the more complete, he had before tied a couple -of sheep’s feet to a piece of ribbon, which -he now pinned to her shoulders, fastening them -close to her back with another string which he -likewise pinned down; and by way of addition -to the streamers in her cap, he suspended -a number of bits of straw, which he had tied -together with a piece of pack-thread. With -these burlesque ornaments she hurried with -him to the <i>Hall</i>; and as she was entering -the door which led to the house, under pretence -of fastening a piece of the trimming -which he said he could improve, he undid the -lower pins, and let the sheeps feet dance about -on her back, to the unspeakable entertainment -of every beholder. The laugh which her appearance -occasioned covered her with confusion: -and her pride was mortified in the highest -degree, to find her finery treated with such -a degree of contemptuous mirth; instead of -that admiration, with which she had flattered -herself.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id028'> -<img src='images/i095.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>The boys were eager to dissect her -head dress, and <i>Polly Chaunt</i>, who was of the -party, very maliciously pinned one of her cuffs -to the table cloth, as she was lolling her head -on her hand to hide those tears of vexation -which she could not forbear. Unfortunately -she rose in some haste, upon the appearance of -Mr. <i>Goodall</i>, who entered the room to welcome -his guests, and dragged down the salt-seller, -and several plates, knives, forks, and -spoons; which had they been brittle materials -would have been certainly demolished; but -as the whole service was of pewter, they escaped -unhurt. The bustle which this accident -occasioned, still more disconcerted the -unfortunate <i>Sally Flaunt</i>; who bursting into -tears very hastily left the room. In the angry -jirk, with which she walked away from the -company, her two shoulders were saluted with -the sheeps feet, in such a manner, as to make -her imagine she had received a blow, which -she turned round very quickly in order to resent: -but the agility of her motions, only served -to repeat the imagined offence, the author -of which, however, she found it impossible to -discern. But as she was going through an -apartment which led to the garden, she discovered -her own figure in a large pier glass; -the sight of which so fully completed her -vexation, that she determined to hurry home -immediately; and snatching her handkerchief -from her pocket to wipe her eyes, she whirled -me out with it to a considerable distance, and -without perceiving her loss, left me to enjoy -my own reflections. The thought of <i>Sally</i>’s -ridiculous vanity entirely took up my attention. -How happily might she have passed the -day had she been contented to do so in her -proper character; but by assuming a superiority -to her companions, she excited the contempt -of <i>Jack Mindful</i>, who was determined -to mortify her pride, by making her an object -of ridicule; and though his mischievous intention -was certainly extremely blameable, yet it -was her own folly which put the execution of -it into his power. Had she not determined -so meanly to deceive, and disobey her aunt, -by pretending to comply with her advice at -the very moment she was preparing to act in -opposition to it, she would have escaped that -mortification, which, however, it might excite -pity, was undoubtedly deserved.</p> - -<div class='figcenter id029'> -<img src='images/i098.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>I lay unperceived by the door of a little -closet till the next morning; when Mr. <i>Betty</i>, -who came to sweep the room, picked me up, -and laid me for some time on a marble slab; -after she had finished her business, I accompanied -her to breakfast. My new mistress was a -pleasing young woman, who was a housmaid -in Mr. <i>Goodall</i>’s family. She sat down with -the laundry-maid, whose name was <i>Joice</i>, and -who complained very much of the heat of the -weather, I have been so ill for some days -past, said she, that I can with difficulty stand -to wash; and the heat of the fire when I am -ironing makes me much worse than I should -otherwise be: and then Miss <i>Sophy</i> is so careless, -she never considers what will dirt her -cloaths, nor how much work she occasions. I -am sure her sister at her age was always neat -and nice, with half the number of frocks and -petticoats which she requires. I wonder that -a young lady should not have more compassion -for a poor servant. “That is because they -do not know the trouble it is, replied <i>Betty</i>; -but indeed <i>Joice</i>, Miss <i>Sophy</i>, is the same in -every thing. If she is cutting a piece of gauze, -or paper, she is sure to make a litter all over the -room; and I have often seen her cut a card -into a thousand bits on the carpet, without -making any use of it at all: and if she is undoing -her work, or picking her doll’s cloaths to -pieces, she will strew the threads on the floor, -without thinking how much trouble it gives -me to take them up again. But if she would -but put her bits of rubbish into a piece of paper, -it might be taken away without any difficulty.”</p> - -<div class='figcenter id004'> -<img src='images/i100.jpg' alt='' class='ig001' /> -</div> - -<p class='c009'>She will never be beloved like her -sister, said <i>Joice</i>. And then she does not look -so much like a young lady; for <i>Jerry</i> says, that -when he is waiting at dinner, he cannot help -looking at her, to see how she leans against -the table, (that is one way in which she makes -her frock so dirty) and takes such great mouthfuls, -and eats so exceeding fast, as if she were -starving, and thought she should lose her dinner; -and sometimes she drinks without wiping -her mouth, and very frequently when it -is not empty. “O! I have seen her myself, -interrupted <i>Betty</i>; I have seen her when I have -waited at breakfast, grasp the spoon in her -hand quite down to the bowl of it, and my -mistress has told her it looked very unmannerly: -and then she altered it for a minute, -but has soon held it as awkwardly as ever. -But what I am most angry with her for, is -slopping her milk, or tea, on the tables, just -after I have rubbed them till they are as bright -as looking-glasses; and then she smears her -hands across, and all my labour goes for nothing. -I wonder how she would like this hot -day to have such violent exercise. But ladies -have often little consideration for their servants -feelings.” To be sure, said Mrs. <i>Joice</i>, -my master and mistress, and Miss <i>Goodall</i>, are -very good-natured, <i>Betty</i>; and Miss <i>Sophy</i> will -I hope, think more of the consequence of her -actions when she is older. I would do any -thing in the world for my mistress she speaks -so kindly, and when I am ill, she says, -“Take your time, <i>Joice</i>, and do not fatigue -yourself to-day, I hope you will be better -to-morrow.” I do not care how I slave when -people are considerate, and seem to think I -do my duty. During the latter part of this -conversation, Mrs. <i>Betty</i> had laid me on the -table, and was pinning her gown close, which -had before hung loose, only fastened with one -pin at the top, and the two sides turned behind; -and at the conclusion of it, Mrs. <i>Joice</i> -who had been clearing away the breakfast -things, folded me up in the table-cloth, and -carrying me under her arm to the poultry yard, -shook me out with the crumbs. She turned -round at the same time, to speak to a gardener, -who was emptying some seeds out of his blue -apron upon the dunghill, and did not see my -fall. After her departure, I was pecked at -alternately by almost all the fowls, till at last -I was tossed by a bantam hen, under a little -water tub, where I have lain ever since. 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