Page:New scrap-book (1).pdf/6

6 weel,” and a promise of immediate attendance. A new turn in the business of the lounge, banished the circumstance from the father's recollecton--- the boy returned in breathless haste to repeat the requisition, which he did in a clearer, louder, and more anxious tone than ever—--true, withal, to the late hint on etiquette— Fayther! If ye dinna come quick, the Gentleman ’ll be quite cauld!

A GOOD WIFE

Should be like three things; which three things she should not be like. First.—--She should be like a snail, always keep within her house:—--but she should not be like a snail, to carry all she has upon her back. Secondly.—--She should be like an echo, speak when she is spoken to:—but she should c not be like an echo, always to have the last word. Thirdly.—She should be like a town-clock, always keep time and regularity :—-- but she should not be like a town-clock, to speak so loud that all the town may hear her.

A WEATHER-MASTER. An Irish pastor, when applied to by one of his flock for a shower of rain, said he