mpathising tear. She therefore thought
it was more strictly following her mamma's precepts to pass this part
of her story in silence, rather than to grieve her friends; and having
wiped away her tears, she hastened to conclude her story; which she did
as follows:

'After my mamma's death, my Aunt Newman, my father's sister, took the
care of me; but being obliged to go to Jamaica, to settle some affairs
relating to an estate she is possessed of there, she took with her my
Cousin Harriet, her only daughter, and left me under the care of the
good Mrs. Teachum till her return. And since I have been here, you all
know as much of my history as I do myself.'

As Miss Jenny spoke these words, the bell summoned them to supper into
the presence of their governess, who having narrowly watched their looks
ever since the fray, had hitherto plainly perceived, that though they
did not dare to break out again into an open quarrel, yet their hearts
had still harboured unkind thoughts of one another. She was surprised
NOW, as she stood at a window in the hall that overlooked the garden, to
see all her scholars walk towards her hand in hand, with such cheerful
countenances, as plainly showed their inward good humour. And as she
thought proper to mention to them her pleasure in seeing them thus
altered, Miss Jenny Peace related to her governess all that had passed
in the arbour, with their general reconciliation. Mrs. Teachum gave Miss
Jenny all the applause due to her goodness, saying, she herself had only
waited a little while, to see if their anger would subside, and love
take its place in their bosoms, without her interfering again; for THAT
she certainly should otherwise have done, to have brought about what
Miss Jenny had so happily effected.

Miss Jenny thanked her governess for her kind approbation, and said,
that if she would give them leave, she would spend what time she was
pleased to allow them from school in this little arbour, in reading
stories, and such things as she should think a proper and innocent
amusement.

Mrs. Teachum not only gave leave, but very much approved of this
proposal; and desired Miss Jenny, as a reward for what she had already
done, to preside over these diversions, and to give her an account in
what manner they proceeded. Miss Jenny promised in all things to be
guided by good Mrs. Teachum. And now, soon after supper, they retired to
rest, free from those uneasy passions which used to prevent their