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198 more than repaid by the affection of the grateful child.

Her task was not an easy one. Timid and hopeless—she had some difficulty in persuading Emmeline that it was possible to learn at all. Her native indolence too was a great obstacle—but the most unwearying patience was gradually successful, and it was allowed that "Miss Beaumont would make something of that stupid child at last."

Miss Beaumont was quite convinced of this herself. In one branch, she made great progress; one too which had as yet been unattempted, but Fanny, who observed her ear for music, resolved on beginning to teach her. The child made great progress, and it was useful in two ways. First, it shewed Emmeline that there was something she could learn, and learn well; and secondly, that very learning became the reward of her other exertions.

A bright sunny morning was the next day, only less cheerful than the eyes which it