J. Why—only sometimes, mama?
M. Because, John, you are only handsome when you are good; when you are naughty, you are a very ugly little fellow!
J. Why, mama, my hair is always curled, and my hands always white, and I am sure that my clothes are always very pretty.
M. Yes, my dear, that may be; but does any one love you more on this account?
J. I should think they do, mama.
M. Then let me tell you, my dear, that if a child be ever so pretty, and dressed ever so fine, he cannot be loved unless he is good. No person is pleasing to look at, who is naughty. A person who is naughty has a bad heart, and a bad heart usually spoils the face.
ROBERT MERRY’S
MUSEUM.
EDITED BY
S. G. GOODRICH,
AUTHOR OF PETER PARLEY’S TALES.