to the wretch who expels it from home.
In the whispers of conscience its voice will be found,
Nor e'en in the whirlwind of passion be drowned.
'Twill not soften the heart, and though deaf to the ear,
'Twill make it acutely and instantly hear.
But in shade let it rest, like a delicate flower--
Oh, breathe on it softly--it dies in an hour.

She was much pleased, but seemed thoughtful, and once or twice in
conversation checked herself, and corrected herself in the
pronunciation of words that were difficult to her.

A few days afterwards., I called upon her, and upon being introduced
to the parlour to wait for her appearance, I saw lying upon her table
the following:

MEMORANDUM ON THE USE OF THE LETTER H.

Pronounce--Herb, 'Erb.
" Heir, 'Eir.
" Honesty, 'Onesty.
" Honour, 'Onour.
" Hospital, 'Ospital.
" Hostler, 'Ostler.
" Hour, 'Our.
" Humour, 'Umour.
" Humble, 'Umble.
" Humility, 'Umility.

_In all other cases the H is to be sounded when it begins a word._

_Mem_.--Be careful to sound the _H_ slightly in such words as
w_h_ere, w_h_en, w_h_at, w_h_y--don't say were, wen, wat, wy.

I am happy to say that it is now a pleasure to hear Mrs. Hitching's
conversation. I only hope that others may improve as she has done.

[GLASS MANUFACTURING IN ENGLAND A.D. 1457.]

216. Conversation.

There are many talkers, but few who know how to converse agreeably.
Speak distinctly, neither too rapidly nor too slowly. Accommodate the
pitch of your voice to the hearing of the person with whom you are
conversing. Never speak with your mouth full. Tell your jokes, and
laugh afterwards. Dispense with superfluous words--such as, "Well, I
should think," etc.

[TABACCO BROUGHT TO ENGLAND FROM VIRGINIA A.D. 1588.]

217. The Woman who wishes her conversation to be agreeable

will avoid conceit or affectation, and laughter which is not natural
and spontaneous, Her language will be easy and unstudied, marked by a
graceful carelessness, which, at the same time, never oversteps the
limits of propriety. Her lips will readily yield to a pleasant smile;
she will not love to hear herself talk; her tones will bear the
impress of sincerity, an