We are not to judge of the feelings of others by what we might feel if in their place.

However dark the habitation of the mole to our eyes, yet the animal itself finds the apartment sufficiently lightsome.

And to confess a truth, this man's mind seems fitted to his station; for I never heard any one more sprightly than he was to-day, when he conversed with you.'-- This was said without the least design, however it excited a blush, which she strove to cover by an affected laugh, assuring him, that she scarce took any notice of what he said to her; but that she believed he might once have been a very fine gentleman.

The readiness with which she undertook to vindicate herself, and her blushing, were symptoms I did not internally approve; but I represt my suspicions.
As we expected our landlord the next day, my wife went to make the venison pasty; Moses sate reading, while I taught the little ones: my daughters seemed equally busy with the rest; and I observed them for a good while cooking something over the fire.

I at first supposed they were assisting their mother; but little Dick informed me in a whisper, that they were making a wash for the face.