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 of the world. "He who knows the world must have studied the mind of man. He is a practical philosopher, and therefore a speculative one also, since he must have founded his rules of action on certain principles,—the results of his own observation and reflection."*

As we have seen that this practical knowledge was exemplified in Miss Landon's social character, so likewise is the philosophical knowledge which it implies manifested in her writings.

But some will contend that L. E. L. does not give a correct view of human nature; she sets (to use a quaint phrase from the critique already quoted) "man’s worst foot foremost;" she forsakes the sunny, and lingers only on the dark, side of life.

We have already considered this objection at some length; yet, as it involves some important principles, a few additional remarks may be offered.

We say, then, bring all L. E. L.'s representations to the proof. Let the most keen-sighted observation of the external world,—let the deepest scrutiny of man's inner being,—bring the result of their researches to the judgment of calm reflection—of sound reason—and we believe that Truth will give its verdict on the author's side.

What, then, it will be asked, is there no such thing as happiness in the world? Read these works thoughtfully, and what is the reply? Affection, intellect, pleasure, prosperity, the generally acknowledged elements and sources of earthly happiness, are pourtrayed in their richest colouring; and yet weariness, dissatisfaction, sadness and suffering, track them so nearly, blend with them so