r parents on these occasions, but that
was not allowed; they were obliged to appear. Indeed, their attendance
constituted part of their punishment.

Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton always invited company to be present when they
had received an intimation from Miss Lambert that no faults were
registered in the journal, which frequently happened, as they were
children of docile dispositions, though sometimes they acted without
consideration. Several ladies in the neighbourhood took particular
pleasure in bringing their sons and daughters to be spectators of those
joyful evenings.

After the journal was read, rewards were bestowed on those who had
deserved them. Supper was then served up, which generally consisted of
dried fruits, milk, with blanc-mange, jellies, etc., placed with great
taste by Miss Pemberton, who was always required to set out the table on
those nights.

The repast being over, the time was spent pleasantly, either in cheerful
conversation, or some amusement suitable to the festivity of the
occasion.

Charlotte Somenors, one of their intimate companions, was frequently
invited to partake of their pleasure on a happy Saturday, for so they
termed those days when none of them had reason to be oppressed by the
fear of punishment.

The last time she attended one of those meetings I requested her to give
me an account of the transactions of the evening, with which I was so
much pleased that I committed it to writing, lest the circumstances
should escape my memory; and as I suppose it is likely to amuse my young
readers, and at the same time to furnish them with instructive examples,
I transcribe it for their use. The company being met, Miss Lambert
introduced her pupils--Caroline, Emma, Lucy, and George--after which she
sat down and began to read as follows:

'It is with great pleasure I recall the events of the last few days.
Although they will not present a perfect model of virtue and obedience,
they at least prove that the dear children entrusted to my care are
willing to repair the faults which they have inadvertently committed. I
trust that the errors which this journal records will be considered as
wholly effaced by the repentance and confessions they have occasioned.

'_Monday._--Morning lessons particularly well attended. George learned a
hymn of Mrs. Barbauld's at his own request. A dispute arose between the
two young ladies in the afternoon on the subject of choosing a walk.

'Miss Pemberton was desi