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and approve but do not imitate conduct which has excited their miration. Not so with many of ladies of our country: fori doubtless in a great measure on count of their powerful influence, Britain's sons do honour to themse by supporting the various benev institutions with which the r abounds.siano na

Mrs. N. Did I think, Sir, t deserved to share in your comme tion I would make you my very congee, but I really do not; for th Mr. Neville sets me a most iny example, I must confess I imit very imperfectly; however, I not forget to request a few addi

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s from him on the subject. -, Amelia, proceed,quibiliff elia. The prophet, from a sense ratitude, offered to exert his ince for the amiable Shunamite in way she wished, but her modesty contentment would not permit her make any request. However, at the yer of Elisha, a child was granted' , and thereby, as it should seem, only grievance was removed. sof Ex.-It may not be improper for

to observe on this occasion, that en our blessings expose us to many als. At the moment when the moer probably flattered herself with e expectation of much comfort from er son, he died. Now, Miss, how did

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afflictive dispensation? Amelia. She instantly applie Elisha and fell at his feet, sa "Did I desire a son of my Lo The prophet directed Gehazi t immediately to her house, and la staff on the face of the child. this would not content the an mother, who positively refuse leave Elisha, who at her import returned with her, and at his rep supplications the beloved son restored to his mother. Now, Sir you favour us with another scer Ex-Oblige me first by car on the history a little further, then I will.

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elia. In his circle of benevo Elisha visited the sons of the nets; he saw them oppressed famine, and instantly relieved by his fatherly care. His milous powers were exercised, at time, to prevent their being poid by eating pottage, into which gourds had been shred: at cher, to feed a hundred of them, multiplying the very food which been provided for himself, and ich he generously gave up for ir refreshment. oonpibodo.ablaiy Ex.-Now, young ladies, you may th be employed; the promised ene invites your observation. Jolly Harriot. Here is a house, or rather

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a kind of cottage; it is low, and of poor appearance. I c yet say whose residence it is. O comes a chariot; in it some

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speaks to him. The chariot seems displeased: t Naaman, the Syrian. Without he is displeased because Elish a messenger to him, saying, "G wash in Jordan seven times." servants endeavour to sooth anger; and, at their entre at yields obedience to the prophe rection.ibal gue

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