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12  Juvenile Letters.

I do not forget the good advice you gave me ; and I have not failed to read two chapters in the Bible every day ; and on Sundays, six chapters, without neglecting public worship.

Yesterday, while we were playing in the little grove near the school, I found a bird's nest, with four young ones in it ; and a boy, who had not been well instructed, proposed to drown one of them for our amusement ; while the old one was fluttering round us, and by her notes, seeming to say, "Spare my children ; they have done you no harm." I recollected what you had taught me ; and when I explained the criminality of such conduct, the boy was sorry for his fault, and promised never to destroy any more of those innocent creatures. How glad I am that the little birds are still alive !

I am, honored parents,
Your dutiful son,
SAMUEL THOUGHTFUL.
Mr. Joseph Thoughtful.
Mrs. Mary Thoughtful.

LETTER


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LETTER VI.
From the SAME to his SISTER.
Worcester, Nov. 10th, 1802.

DEAR LUCY,

If you did but know how I long to see you, or hear from you, you would not neglect to write to me. I want you to write me a long letter, and tell me all the diverting stories you can think of. Nothing appears trifling which comes from an absent friend. And a letter ! O what a precious present is a letter ! especially from a dearly beloved sister. If I were as old as you are, and could write as well and as fast as you can, I would send you a long letter every week. I have heard much of your improvement since you have been at Mrs. B[[strikethrough]]-----[[/strikethrough]]'s school, at Roxbury. Will you send me a specimen of your drawing? I will keep it very choice for your sake. 

You remember you told me,that when I had learned the "Young Lady's Accidence" by heart, you would make me a present. I hope
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