'Then,' said Frank, 'if you confess the fault and say you are sorry, you will have made all the reparation in your power, and your conscience will be lightened of a load.'
'I know it, and if I had your talisman, perhaps I should.'
'But you may, if you choose, have the good genius which Mrs. Reed thinks I have—virtuous thoughts.'
'I wish I always did have them, I am sure.'
'If you once brought your mind to confess this,' said Frank; 'I think you would never engage in any more mischief. You know that Mr. Reed told you the day you saved Greenville, that you were a noble fellow; and if you could break yourself of your little mischievous propensities, you might be one of the first in his school, in character, as you now are in talents.'
'Yes,' said William; 'and I remember he advised me to make you my model; and if I had the courage, I would do as you advise.'
'Will you agree to this,' asked Frank; 'you know the questions Mr. Reed asked me about the horse.'
'Yes.'
'I was sorry not to be able to tell all I knew; this will make it natural enough for me to speak of it first; and then I will say I had your consent to tell the whole; that you are very sorry, and are determined to break off your mischievous habits.'