refrain from tears whilst they were otherwise. On which Miss
Jenny Peace begged them to observe from this story, the miserable
effects that attend deceit and treachery: 'For,' continued she,
'you see you could not refrain from tears, only by imagining what
Chloe must feel after her wickedness (by which indeed she lost the
very happiness she intended treacherously to gain); nor could she
enjoy one moment's peace, till by confessing her fault, and
heartily repenting of it, her mind was restored to its former calm
and tranquility.' Miss Dolly thanked Miss Jenny for her remarks;
but Miss Lucy Sly was most sensibly touched with this story, as
cunning had formerly entirely possessed HER mind; and said, that
if her companions were not weary at present of their arbour, she
would now recount to them the history of her life, as this story
was a proper introduction to it.



THE DESCRIPTION OF MISS LUCY SLY.

Miss Lucy Sly was of the same age as Miss Dolly Friendly; but
shorter, at least, by half the head. She was generally called a
pretty girl, from having a pair of exceeding fine black eyes, only
with the allay of something cunning in their look. She had a high
forehead, and very good curling black hair. She had a sharp high
nose, and a very small mouth. Her complexion was but indifferent,
and the lower part of her face ill-turned, for her chin was too
long for due proportion.


THE LIFE OF MISS LUCY SLY.