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 at fashion, which is on Sundays so generally assumed, was remarkable for neatness and simplicity. Great as was Mrs Mason's attachment to the family of Longlands, she would not consent to relinquish her employment, and go to reside at Hill Castle, as they proposed she should immediately do. She continued for some years to give her assistance to Morison in conducting the school, which was now increased by scholars from all parts of the country; and was amply repaid for her kindness by the undeviating gratitude of the worthy couple and their children, from whom she experienced a constant increase of friendship and affection.

The happy effects of their joint efforts in improving the hearts and dispositions of the youth of both sexes, and in confirming them in habits of industry and virtue, were so fully displayed, as to afford the greatest satisfaction to their instructors. To have been educated at the school of Glenburnie was considered as an ample