to further the project after all. Mary, you are a beautiful drawer. What do you say to doing a few more pictures, in your best style, and getting them framed with the water-colour drawings you have already done, and trying to dispose of them to some liberal picture-dealer, who has the sense to discern their merits?"
"Mama, I should be delighted, if you think they could be sold; and for anything worth while."
"It's worth while trying, however, my dear, do you procure the drawings, and I'll endeavour to find a purchaser."
"I wish I could do something," said I.
"You, Agnes! well, who knows? You draw pretty well too; if you choose some simple piece for your subject, I dare say you will be able to produce something we shall all be proud to exhibit."
"But I have another scheme in my head mama, and have had long. . .only I did not like to mention it."
"Indeed! pray tell us what it is."
"I should like to be a governess."
My mother uttered an exclamation of surprise, and laughed. My sister dropped her
