orris, they prepared for church,
where they heard a most excellent sermon, on the duty of gratitude to God.
Divine service over, they returned home, sat down at the plentiful table,
and feasted on the good things which usually make up a thanksgiving
dinner, in homes of wealth and comfort.

When the dessert was brought on, a little paper box was placed, by the
servant, beside Guy's plate. His name was written upon it in the
well-known handwriting of his uncle.

"What have you there, Guy?" inquired Hugh, who sat next to his brother.

"Perhaps it's a jack in the box!" suggested Mr. Carlton.

"A watch! A _gold_ hunting-watch! Oh, what a beauty! Just what I've been
wanting," exclaimed Guy, opening the box; "but what's this writing?"

On the inside of the case was this inscription: "Presented to Guy Carlton
in token of my admiration for his kindness to a poor widow in the time of
her distress.--Mr. Morris."

Guy blushed deeply as his brother read this inscription. He was not aware
that his uncle knew about his kindness to the widow. But the old gentleman
had heard all about it from the grateful woman's own lips. He now told the
story to the family. Mr. Carlton was delighted, and spoke words of
approbation that sank deep into Guy's heart, where they were treasured up
with more care than he would have kept ingots of gold.

But there was a frown on Hugh's face. He had no watch, and Guy now had
two. Hence, he felt envious. But before he had time to express himself, as
he was about to do, Guy took his old watch from his pocket and placing it
in Hugh's hand, said:

"There Hugh, I'll give you my old watch. It's a capital time-keeper!"

"Thank you," replied Hugh, repressing his frown, and trying to look
pleased.

"He don't deserve it," said Uncle Morris.

During this last act of Guy's, the servant placed a letter and another
box--a _very_ small one--beside Jessie's plate. Opening the letter, she
read thus:

CITY OF SELF CONQUEST, December, 18--.

DEAR MISS CARLTON:

Permit me to inform you that I have this day been wedded to Miss
Perseverance by the Rev. Mr. Good-Resolution. With your permission, I
and my bride will take up our abode with you at Glen Morris. I have
taken a new name in part, and with my bride's help, I hope to _help_
you more than I formerly _hindered_ you, to keep the rules of the Try
Company. The box contains a gift from a mutual friend, who wishes you
t