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 mode of acting is complying with the humours ometimes, and contradicting them at others—jut according to the dictates of an uncorrected temper. This the infant finds out earlier than can be imagined, and it gives rie to an affection devoid of repect. Uniformity of conduct is the only feaible method of creating both. An inflexible adherence to any rule that has been laid down makes children comfortable, and aves the mother and nure much trouble, as they will not often contet, if they have not once conquered. They will, I am ure, love and repect a peron who treats them properly, if ome one ele does Rh