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"They have always--for generations back, I may say--been called

excellent servants; faithful in the discharge of their duties, and

attached to their owners," returned Mrs Sutton tree--ever since my dear sister's death, I

have doneelse com to urge against your

plan If I can help you in any way"--"Thank you! You are extremely kind, my dear madam," honeyedly "But

I should be ashamed and sorry to be compelled to call upon you for

assistance in perfor what you have done so easily and

successfully for fifteen years I must learn confidence in s They would be quick

to detect the power behind the throne; let me hold counsel with you

ever so secretly, and my authority would be weakened by the

discovery I have not the vanity to believe that my maiden attempt

at housewifery will be attended by the distinction that has crowned

yours, but practice will perfect in this, as in other labors And my

dear Mrs Sutton, Mr Aylett bids ives

h your occupation is gone,

you are ever welcoeley, free of all expense It