I am not so young as I was, Maria.

And what will the parish come to, if I give in ?" "Exactly, dear; and therefore you must not give in." Mrs.Twemlow replied with great spirit, but her hands were trembling as she helped him to pull off his new riding-coat.

"Remember your own exhortations, Joshua--I am sure they were beautiful--last Sunday.

But take something, dear, to restore your circulation.

A reaction in the system is so dangerous." "Not anything at present," Mr.Twemlow answered, firmly; "these mental cares are beyond the reach of bodily refreshments.