Teachum gave Miss Jenny all the applause due to her goodness,
saying, she herself had only waited a little while, to see if
their anger would subside, and love take its place in their
bosoms, without her interfering again; for THAT she certainly
should otherwise have done, to have brought about what Miss Jenny
had so happily effected.

Miss Jenny thanked her governess for her kind approbation, and
said, that if she would give them leave, she would spend what time
she was pleased to allow them from school in this little arbour,
in reading stories, and such things as she should think a proper
and innocent amusement.

Mrs. Teachum not only gave leave, but very much approved of this
proposal; and desired Miss Jenny, as a reward for what she had
already done, to preside over these diversions, and to give her an
account in what manner they proceeded. Miss Jenny promised in all
things to be guided by good Mrs. Teachum. And now, soon after
supper, they retired to rest, free from those uneasy passions
which used to prevent their quiet; and as they had passed the day
in pleasure, at night they sunk in soft and sweet repose.



MONDAY.

THE FIRST DAY AFTER THEIR REPENTANCE; AND, CONSEQUENTLY, THE FIRST
DAY OF THE HAPPINESS OF MISS JENNY PEACE AND HER COMPANIONS.

Early in the morning, as soon as Miss Jenny arose, all her