“ When the mornings are fresh and lovely in spring, Flora often takes her book and retires to it to study by herself.—And many times before other little girls have left their pillows, she has her lesson ready to recite. ”

“ This is a pretty game, and it affords proper exercise to the body; but how often have I seen little boys after playing a while, get in a rage with each other. They are apt to be too rough when it comes their turn to leap, and of course the others do not like to be hurt, so the play is soon broken up. ”

“ Children should not neglect to learn for the sake of playing with their toys; but when their task is done it affords their teachers pleasure to see them join in the innocent amusements of their playmates.—These give vigor to their bodies, and prepare them to renew their studies with cheerfulness. ”

“ He does not run with all his might, neither does he forget he had a hat on. But with his hat in his hand, and with cautious looks and becoming modesty, he approaches to make known his errand. Many children grow up without restraint. When they go abroad, their actions excite laughter, instead of respect. ”

“ Very great care has been taken, both in the original and selected matter, that not a word should be introduced into them, which the most judicious parent would object to place in the hands of his children. ”

“ She now knows why she learned at school to use her needle. She can occupy her time when she is not studying, in making up the silks and other nice articles, which her Mamma gives her to adorn her little Doll. ”

“ They all know her; and though poor, she is respected and treated kindly by them. She has improved very much at school, though she cannot attend as regularly as those who do not have to work for a living.
The Crying Girl.
I wonder what this little girl is crying about? O! I have found out. John has taken the kittens from the old cat, and has drowned them in the pond; and she is ready to call him a heartless creature for doing so. Do you think he is? O, no. It would be cruel, indeed, to torment the kittens as some children do ”

“ It is a naughty trick for children to excite each other's passions in this way. They had much better use each other kindly. The little girl you see, is trying to soothe him by persuasion. He should not cry ”