"My boys," continued Mr. Wiseman, "there is something more in this affair than you can unravel. With regard to Edwin, I have full confidence in his word, and I can tell, by his looks, that he has spoken the truth. Come hither, Theodore Mansell."

Theodore came; but, being guilty, he turned pale, and trembled. "Now, sir, tell me what you know of the affair."

"I know nothing about it," said Theodore. have not been near the greenhouse to-day."

"You have not been near the greenhouse? Take off your shoe and hand it to me. And pray, sir, how did this shoe become marked with the ashes of the greenhouse, and the row of lime which I put in order to keep the slugs away? You have told a lie. Have you eaten any grapes to-day?"

"No, sir," said Theodore; "I have not eaten a grape this year."

"Come hither to me, and open your mouth," said Mr. Wiseman.

Theodore did as he was desired, and stood with his mouth wide open before his master.

Mr. Wiseman took his penknife, and picked from between Theodore's teeth two grape-stones, which had forced their way there during his recent feasting upon the grapes.

"Behold, boys," said Mr. Wiseman, "the proofs of the two lies of this young gentleman, if he is worthy of the name. Can he be believed?"

"No, sir," said several voices.

"I did send him after my ball," said Theodore, "but I did not think there was any harm in it." "Ah, the truth at last, in part," said Mr. Wiseman. "But I believe that you did think there was some harm in it, and this I shall find out before long. For the present, boys, release your prisoner. Edwin, I know you always speak the truth, and therefore acquit you. As for Theodore, beware."

So, you see, my young friends, the pitfall which Theodore dug for Edwin he fell into himself, which is of very common occurrence, to those who would injure. From this story, I think, too, you will learn another lesson; namely, the advantage of always speaking the truth; and remember that a lie is a pitfall, and woe be to them that fall therein.

LESSON XI.

TABLE OF CONSONANT ELEMENTS.

sh as in show, shun, bush, push.
th as in thin, think, truth, faith.
th as in this, thus, blithe, beneath.
wh as in when, what, whence, which.

Awful, (not awfle,) baneful, fearful, playful, beautiful, dutiful, bountiful.

Morning and Night.

MORNING.

THE sun is rising! Did you ever think of the many benefits produced by the sun? Let us go upon the top of a hill, and see the sun rise, and consider, for a moment, the effects that are produced.

Do you see that the darkness, which had fallen over the whole face of nature, is gone? Do you see that even the valley is filled with light? Does not all this remind you of God, who said, at the beginning of the world, "Let there be light, and there was light"?

Light, then, spread over the land, is one of the first effects of the sun's rising. And do you see that the birds are all abroad, singing their songs, and seeking their food? How happy they appear to be! And do you not feel happy too? Does not every thing seem happy to see the light, and to feel that day has come once more?

Do you observe that vast sheet of white vapor that is rising from yonder valley? It is rising in consequence of the warmer air that is produced by the rising of the sun. Do you not feel that the shining of the sun upon you makes you warmer?

Warmth, then, diffused over the earth, is another effect produced by the rising of the sun. And how pleasant is this warmth! But do you know that, if it were not for the warmth of the sun, the trees, and plants, and flowers, would not grow? Do you know

that, without this warmth, all the earth would be covered with ice, and all the men and animals would die?

You see, then, how important the sun is, and how great are the benefits of the light and heat which it sends abroad over the world. Let us be thankful to God every morning for the light and heat of the sun. These are the sources of life to every thing that grows or feels.

NIGHT.

The sun is setting in the west. It seems to go down behind the hills. Darkness is creeping over the valleys. The birds have ceased their song, and are gathering into the forest or the thick branches of the trees.

The hen has gone to her shelter, and gathered her chickens under her wing. The flies, and gnats, and butterflies, are gone to their rest. The cows and sheep have lain down to their repose.

Stillness seems to have come over the world. The sun has set. It is dark. It is getting chill and damp. It is night.

Do you see those little shining points in the sky? What are they? We call them stars; but they are worlds far away, and probably they are covered with trees, and hills, and rivers, and cities, and people.

We cannot go to them, nor can any one come from them to tell us about them. They are God's worlds, and they are, no doubt, as useful as they are beautiful.

How wonderful is night! How fearful would it

be if it were to last forever! But we know that the sun will come to-morrow, to give us its cheerful light and heat. Let us go to rest, for night is made for sleep.

Let us

But

But let us first think of that great and good Being, who has made all these wonders of nature. put our trust in him. In his care we are safe. we must ask his protection, and seek his forgiveness for all our faults.

Oh, how fearful would it be if God were not our Friend! How sad would it be if we were to be unkind to others, and to feel that he might not be kind to us! How sad would it be if we were so wicked as not to love and fear him, the best and kindest of all beings!

But we may all

This would indeed be dreadful. be good, if we try to be so. Even if we have done wrong, we may go to him, and ask his forgiveness; and if we ask sincerely, he will not refuse it.

Did you never disobey your father or mother, and, having done so, have you not begged their pardon? And, having done this, have you not been forgiven? And is not this forgiveness pleasant to the heart? Let me tell you that God is as ready to be kind and forgiving to his children, as parents are to their children.

Let nothing, then, prevent your loving God, praying to him, or asking his forgiveness. The more you have sinned, the more careful you should be to look up to him, and pray to him, and ask his counsel and pardon. Those who have been most wicked