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He took Florence's hand, and pressed it as he spoke; then turning to Mary, who had walked away, he said--"Irest; she is weary and too ood nurse, must take better care of her"

"Indeed, Doctor, I didto-day, but she would not listen to ht venture to advise yourself and cousin, Miss Haest the discontinuance of your school, at least for the present; for in these stor forth: and, indeed, your pupils are dropping off within the last few days, and you had better disband voluntarily"

"I believe you are right, Doctor; and if Mary concurs with us, I think ill follow your advice"

"Do as you think best, Florry; I suppose ould have no pupils soon, even if we continued our efforts; yet I dislike very ive up the school so very soon" Her voice faltered slightly, and her cheek grew paler

"Your reluctance to dismiss these children, I am not surprised at; and if it will relieve you in the least, allow e all pecuniarythis to me"

"Thank you, Dr Bryant, you are very kind; but ill not burden you with an additional trouble I prefer taking these children home to their parents, who committed them to my care; and as you and Florry think it advisable, ill close our school this evening Believeyour kind offer, I am not insensible to, but appreciate fully theon entleladly I would serve you, I am sure you would not fail to do so"

Shaking hands with Florence who stood near, he turned to go, but paused at the threshold

At this ht disturbance in a distant corner of the roo forward, little Maria Carlton exclaimed--"Oh, Miss Mary, what do you think? So piece out of the sun!"

When the ree subsided, Dr Bryant laughingly said--"I a your pupils Miss Mary, do discover the incipient estion he " And with a bow he left the house