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142, and he began to think that Guineas were pretty Things. To uppres this Turbulence of Mind, which was a Symptom of approaching Avarice, he aid her Prayers earlier than uual, and at Night had the following Dream; which I hall relate in her own Words.

"Methought, as I lept, a Genii tept up to me with French Commode, which having placed on my Head, he aid, now go and be happy; for from henceforth every Thing you touch hall turn to Gold, Willing to try the Experiment, I gently touched the Bedpot and Furniture, which immediately became may Gold burnihed, and of urprizing Brightnes. I then touched the Walls of the Houe, which aumed the ame Appearance, and looked amazingly magnificent. Elated with this wonderful Gift, I rang hatily for my Maid to carry the joyful News to her Mater, who, as I thought, was then walking in the Garden. Sukey came, but in the Extacy I was in, happening to touch her Hand, he became intantly an immovaable Statue. Go.