D morning, Sir, said Master aby; I shall know the subject morning, try me where you

Henry, Henry, re too bold! Excuse him, Sir; ects to excel his sister, for he en attentively reading the his

tory with which you told him you intended to proceed.

Exhibitor.-Then my information has produced the desired effect: the young lady probably has also been refreshing her memory, so that I doubt whether Master Ponsonby's expectation will be realized; however, Sir, take your post, and inform me what the scene represents.

Miss P.-May I not be indulged with the same privilege? You smile, Sir, and so I shall venture to take a glance, that I may witness my brother's proficiency.

Henry. I do not see the asses, Sir! Miss P.-Nor did Saul, his father ent him only to seek for them.

enry.-Well, but I expected to them straying in the fields, and Saul and his servant seeking

iw doos oilt bengqua I bas iss P.-Excuse me, brother, if I ure my opinion, but I think that has taken his servant's advice, e inquiries for the seer, met with in the gate, and that Samuel has him not to set his mind on the s, for they were found: and at the time inquiring, on whom is all desire of Israel? Is it not on and on all thy father's house? at the figure hearkening to venerable man in a priest's habit, rve the astonishment of the ger, and tell me whether they

are not intended to represent Samuel and Saul?

Henry. Yes, without doubt they are, and I suppose the cook will soon bring the shoulder which Samuel designed for Saul.

Mrs. P.-Sir, you have not noticed the conversation between Saul and his servant, concerning what they should bring to the man of God to tell them their way; as, on account of this and similar circumstances, I think it has been said, that the prophets of the Lord were a set of mercenary pretenders to the knowledge of future events, who sold their services to the anxious inquirer for a large reward, you would greatly oblige