I hope this little thing taught Mary an important lesson—and may it teach you the same, dear little reader. Nothing was ever made by getting angry, but something always lost.
AGAINST YIELDING TO TEMPTATION.
My love, you have met with a trial to-day
Which I hoped to have seen you oppose;
But alas, in a moment your temper gave way,
And the pride of your bosom arose.
I saw the temptation, and trembled for fear
Your good resolutions should fall;
And soon, by your eye and your color, my dear,