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 way; his was the treasure of the mind a proper possession, doubtless for a clergyman, but for which his heirs are little or nothing the better. After the loss you have sustained, my dear sister, I am sure your inclination must be to quite this place as soon as possibleI insist upon you and yours accompanying me to my old mansion, where you shall have leasure to discuss a plan I have in contemplation to make us all happy." A proposal so congenial to their feelings was readily accepted by the Barnwells; and, as soon as the requsite arrangements were made, they set off to the seat belonging to the benevolent Knight.

Adjoining the castle of Sir James, stood the remains of one of those Cementeries for the living, called Monasteries. One of the Aisles of the Chapel still remained in its original state, and afforded conversation for all the lovers of romance. Spectres of all sizes and shapes, of either sex, hid been seen by moon er torch lights, playing singular antic, in the old Abbey Chapel! At one time it was a Nun! at others a Monk! and now assumed the terrific appearance of a fallen angel, dancing along the Aisles in a beautious form, to notes of delightful harmony! Among other subjects which engrossed the attention of the company at the Knight's table, a few days after his return from the Rectory, was the haunted Aisle, which became a general topic of conversation. After various stories had been related of different appearance, sir James declared that he would not absolutely deny belief in all stories of this kind, nor would implicity give credit to all he