aining
a _practical_ knowledge of these branches. 6. _Letter writing_. 7.
_Voyages_, _travels_, and _biography_. 8. _Novels._ Not recommended,
especially to those who have little leisure. 9. _Newspapers._
Newspapers, though productive of much evil, on the whole useful.
Five rules to assist the reader in making a judicious selection.
Politics. History and constitution of our country studied. 10.
_Keeping a Journal._ Examples. Other ways of improving the mind.
Blank book, with pencil in our pockets. 11. _Preservation of Books
and Papers._ Books should be covered; kept clean; used with dry
hands. Turning down leaves. Using books for pillows, props to
windows, seats, &c. 202-229

CHAPTER V.--SOCIAL AND MORAL IMPROVEMENT.

Section I. Female Society, in general.--Both sexes should be
educated together. What we are to think of those who despise
female society. How it polishes and improves us. 230-234

Section II. Advice and Friendship of Mothers. 234-235

Section III. Society of Sisters--Attentions due them. Their
benefit. 236-237

Section IV. General Remarks and Advice.--Too great intimacy. Avoid
trifling. Beware of idolatry. 238-241

Section V. Lyceums and other Social Meetings.--Value of Lyceums,
and courses of lectures. How they might be improved. Their
cheapness. 241-243

Section VI. Moral Instruction.--Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes.
Value of the latter. 243-244

Section VII. Of Female Society in reference to Marriage.--Every
youth should keep matrimony in view. Particular advice. The wish
to marry, prudently indulged, will have a great influence on our
character. Error of a pedagogue. 244-250

CHAPTER VI.--MARRIAGE.

Section I. Why Matrimony is a duty.--Importance of the subject.
Considered as a school. Early marriage. Objections. Seven great
evils from late marriages. 251-258

Section II. General Considerations.--Husbands and wives gradually
resemble each other. Considerations for those who embark in
matrimony. 258-262

Section III. Female Qualifications for Matrimony.--1. _Moral
Excellence._ 2. _Common Sense._ 3. _Desire for improvement._
4.