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108 her husband with her to the house which she had with so much trouble chosen for herself before. "Do you know, Sir," says the lady, "that a few days before this I have been reflecting on my offences to my pa- rents, whom I have long ago lost; and one was so deeply impressed upon my mind, that I was almost ready to faint." "Ah!" replied he, surprised. Some children were presently born to them, at first two at a time, and a few hours after that one more. Their name was Malysbeg.

STORY III.

THE FATHER AND HIS SON.

had a son, who was much inclined to good manners. His father was also inclined to teach him them, as he would certainly have his friends treated with good