d back into
their natural character, and natural _un_-dress; though he was too
severe when he added, that their hopes in assuming the other were now at
an end.

They both asked me, if I was not moped to death at the Grove; the
Stanleys, they said, were _good sort_ of people, but quite
_mauvais-ton_, as every body must be who did not spend half the year in
London. Miss Stanley was a fine girl enough, but knew nothing of the
world, wanted manner, which two or three winters in town would give her.
"Better as she is," interrupted Mr. Flam, "better as she is. She is a
pattern daughter, and will make a pattern wife. _Her_ mother has no
care, nor trouble; I wish I could say as much of all mothers. I never
saw a bad humor, or a bad dinner in the house. She is always at home,
always employed, always in spirits, and always in temper. She is as
cheerful as if she had no religion, and as useful as if she could not
spell her own receipt-book."

I was affected with this generous tribute to my Lucilla's virtues; and
when he wished me joy, as he cordially shook me by the hand, I could not
forbear saying to myself, why will not this good-natured man go to
heaven?

I next paid a farewell visit to Mr. and Mrs. Carlton, and to the amiable
family at Aston Hall, and to Dr. Barlow. How rich has this excursion
made me in valuable friendships; to say nothing of the inestimable
connection at the Grove! I did not forget to assure Dr. Barlow that if
any thing could add a value to the blessing which awaited me, it was,
that his hand would consecrate it.

Through the good Doctor I received a message from Mr. Tyrrel, requesting
me to make him a visit of charity before I quitted the neighborhood. I
instantly obeyed the summons. I found him totally changed in all
respects, a body wasted by disease, a mind apparently full of
contrition, and penetrated with that deep humility, in which he had been
so eminently deficient.

He earnestly intreated my prayers, adding, "though it is presumption in
so unworthy a being as I am, to suppose his intercession may be heard, I
will pray for a blessing on your happy prospects. A connection with such
a family is itself a blessing. Oh! that my nephew had been worthy of it!
It is to recommend that poor youth to your friendship, that I invited
you to this melancholy visit. I call him poor, because I have neglected
to enrich his mind: but he will have too much of this world's goods. May
he employ well what I have ri