ndest wishes. In geography there is still much to be desired; and
a careful and undeviating use of the back-board, for four hours
daily during the next three years, is recommended as necessary to
the acquirement of that dignified deportment and carriage so
requisite for every young lady of fashion.

In the principles of religion and morality, Miss Sedley will be
found worthy of an establishment which has been honored by the
presence of The Great Lexicographer and the patronage of the
admirable Mrs. Chapone. In leaving them all, Miss Amelia carries
with her the hearts of her companions and the affectionate regards
of her mistress, who has the honor to subscribe herself,

Madam your most obliged humble servant,

BARBARA PINKERTON.

P.S.--Miss Sharp accompanies Miss Sedley. It is particularly
requested that Miss Sharp's stay in Russell Square may not exceed
ten days. The family of distinction with whom she is engaged as
governess desire to avail themselves of her services as soon as
possible.

This letter completed, Miss Pinkerton proceeded to write her own name
and Miss Sedley's in the flyleaf of a Johnson's Dictionary, the
interesting work which she invariably presented to her scholars on their
departure from the Mall. On the cover was inserted a copy of "Lines
addressed to a Young Lady on quitting Miss Pinkerton's School, at the
Mall; by the late revered Dr. Samuel Johnson." In fact, the
Lexicographer's name was always on the lips of this majestic woman, and
a visit he had paid to her was the cause of her reputation and her
fortune.

Being commanded by her elder sister to get "The Dixonary" from the
cupboard, Miss Jemima had extracted two copies of the book from the
receptacle in question. When Miss Pinkerton had finished the inscription
in the first, Jemima, with rather a dubious and timid air, handed her
the second.

"For whom is this, Miss Jemima?" said Miss Pinkerton with awful
coldness.

"For Becky Sharp," answered Jemima, trembling very much, and blushing
over her withered face and neck, as she turned her back on her sister.
"For Becky Sharp. She's going, too."

"MISS JEMIMA!" exclaimed Miss Pinkerton, in the largest capitals. "Are
you in your senses? Replace the Dixonary in the closet, and never
venture to take such a liberty in future."

With an unusual display of courage, Miss Jemima mildly protested: "Well,
sister,