master, and being well fed, and well cleansed, he would often show how proud and nice he was, by playing with Jonas in the yard.  His young master would often let him loose in the yard, and when Jonas started to go in, the horse, Major, would follow him to the door, and when he turned him into the pasture, no one could so well catch him as Jonas; for every time he took him from the pasture, Jonas would give him some oats; so when he saw his master coming for him, he remembered the oats, and would come directly to him.  Some horses are very difficult to bridle, but it was not so with Major.  When Jonas came with the bridle, Major would hold his head down, and take in his bitts, and appear as docile as a lamb.  He well knew that Jonas never drove him hard, but always used him kindly.  Jonas was not a selfish boy; he was willing to let his friends ride a short distance; and in the picture, you will see him talking with one of his young friends about his horse.

Now, children, you may be sure that a dumb animal will remember his kind master; and if ever you own a horse, or drive one which belongs to another, be sure and treat him kindly.  And you will find this rule to work well among yourselves.  Be kind to each other, and to all whom you meet with, and it will help you along the pleasant path of life, and secure to you many friends.

EDWARD AND ELLEN.

Edward Ford owned a snug little cottage with a small farm situated about a mile from the village.  When he was married to Ellen G——­, who was said to be one of the best girls in the village, he took her to his nice little home, where he had every thing around very pleasant and comfortable.  Ellen was very industrious and remarkable for her prudence and neatness.  She spun and churned, and tended her poultry, and would often carry her butter and eggs herself to market, which greatly added to their comfort.  She had a beautiful-little girl, and they gave her the name of Lily.  Things glided smoothly on until Lily was sixteen.  Edward was very fond of the violin and of reading books that were not very useful, and as he was very fond of music, he spent a great deal more time in making music and playing the violin than what his wife thought profitable.  Ellen loved music, and was willing to have him read profitable books, but all this while she thought he might be patching up the fences and improving the shed for the better comfort of the cattle.  Still she would not complain, hoping all the time that he would see the necessity of being a little more industrious.  The winter came, and all through its dreary months he was unable to work, as he was sick.  And although Ellen worked hard, yet her husband required so much of her attention, that all her efforts availed not much to keep poverty out of their cottage.  When the spring came, Ellen’s husband was able to be about again, and she began to hope that Edward would be more industrious, and they would be able