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the direction of our gracious Saviour, to "Seek first the kingdom of heaven," and I have great reason to be thankful that I was ever led to seek, and as I hope, to enter the straight and narrow path, for I believe that if I ever accomplish any good in my life, it will be through this true and living way. And in conection with this matter, would I acknowledge my indebtedness to Grandmother for instilling into my mind, by requiring my attendance at the House of God and Sabbath School, and in other ways, truths which have always been check to my evil courses. But I think children should be more frequently urged simply to Take the precepts of the Bible for the guide of their every-day life.

But I will change to a less interesting theme. I have a pretty good business this summer, I received a letter from John a few days ago. If I do not come up before (will you lett me know as soon as Uncle Edward arrives, and how long he is going to stay, for I may not be ready