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 be happy to learn by what authority she would be invested with such powers of discipline?"

"By what authority? That of humanity, Ma'am! Not to spoil a poor ignorant little fellow-creature; nor a poor innocent little beast."

"It would be immensely amiable of her, Sir, no doubt," said Mrs. Ireton, reddening, "to take charge of the morals of my household; immensely! I only hope you will be kind enough to instruct the young person, at the same time, how she may hold her situation? That's all! I only hope that!"

"How? Why by doing her duty! If she can't hold it by that, 'tis her duty to quit it. Nobody is born to be trampled upon."

"I hope, too, soon," said Mrs. Ireton, scoffingly, "nobody will be born to be poor!"

"Good! true!" returned he, nodding his head. "Nobody should be poor! That is very well said. However, if you think her so poor, I can give you