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Them. After we had been out, about three hours, Aunt thought we had better go back to the house. So we went back. But I was very tired, Still I enjoyed it very much indeed. I wish you could have been there, but suppose you could not, as you were unwell. Give my love to inquiring friends, and write to me soon.

             Your affectionate cousin.      J. M. M.
   My Friend,

On a lovely evening in Spring, A friend and myself started very early, and walked to the house of a sick friend. I was met at the door, by her mother, who informed us that she was a little better. I was very much pleased to hear it. I was invited to go in, and see my sick friend, who kindly welcomed me. My friends, H, and F, were with me. Eva was not much acquainted with F, but appeared pleased to see her. I asked her if she thought she should get well, so as to go to school, when it commenced. She supplied, that she thought she should. We did not stay long, fearing it might tire her. We bade her a kind farewell, and left her, never [Next Page] to see her again. Many times since have I thought of that visit but never with any other feelings, than those of sorrow. S. E. B. A Walk. It was a fine sunny afternoon in May that I started to take a walk. As may-flowers were just beginning to blossom, I thought I would go to the great Oak and gather some. I walked slowly along, and when I arrived there, I found a few very pretty blossoms. After gathering them, I wandered along, hardly knowing whither, until I found my self in a large wood. I threw my self down at the foot of a large maple tree. It was about two hours before sunset. I fell asleep, and know not how long I should have remained there, had I not been awakened by large drops of rain falling upon my face. I immediately arose, and gathering my flowers hastily up. (for it was beginning to rain very fast) I started, as I supposed towards home, I wandered around half an hour. When I perceived I was going in the wrong direction, I immediately