he had acted to the best of her judgment. During the
walk which she afterwards took with her brother she forget this subject
and every other, for he told her over again, and more completely, the
history of the night he had passed with poor Monteath. On their return
home they made enquiry again at Mr Monteath's door, and heard that the
young man was going on so well, that his father would return to Exeter
in two days.

Charles heard from Mr Franklin that evening some further particulars
respecting Monteath's family, and respecting himself. He was in
business with his father, and had lately become a partner. They were
not supposed to be rich, but were universally esteemed for their
integrity. There were several sisters, one older, and the rest younger
than their brother; but he was the only brother, and the pride and
delight of the family. The good Quaker was evidently affected when he
spoke of the sorrow which this sad accident had brought among them, and
yet more when he spoke of an attachment which was supposed to exist
between Monteath and a young lady who was at present staying with his
sisters. Mr Franklin had been at the house that morning, and the young
ladies had expressed in strong terms their gratitude to Charles, and the
desire they had to see this friend of their brother. When their father
returned they hoped to be able to shew that they were not insensible and
ungrateful. Mr Franklin told them that Charles was to be at his house
that evening, and he promised to take him to call, if he would be
induced to go. Charles only thought himself too much honoured for what
he believed any one of common humanity would have done in his
circumstances, and he accordingly left Jane with Mrs Franklin, and
accompanied his friend to Mr Monteath's. He saw the two eldest ladies,
but not their friend, which he was glad of, for he would have found
himself tongue-tied before her.

The wish of the young ladies was to learn, as distinctly as possible,
every thing that passed on that terrible night; and Charles related,
with perfect simplicity, every circumstance, except one or two, which he
thought would affect their feelings too deeply. He could not help
expressing his admiration of the rational and manly courage with which
his friend had met so sudden a misfortune.

"We were not surprised at this," said his sister: "we always believed
that our brother's strength of mind would prove equal to any occasion,
however he