RESPECTING THE BLIND AND DEAF BOY. 135 
cy to a sister of my father’s, who was here at that time, insist- 
ing on her sitting constantly by him, (probably from finding 
her kind and attentive to him). But I chanced to be taken ill 
before he was quite recovered ; and after my being attacked, he 
would not allow her to sit down near him, but always signed to 
her to go up stairs where I was, and was not satisfied until he 
made good his point. This is, perhaps, the most decided in- 
stance of affection and consideration for. others, he has ever 
shewn. He, once or twice, discovered a: wish to get. up stairs. 
himself, and, upon being brought up, seemed quite satisfied: 
when I patted him, and shook hands with him.” 
9h ei VIL. 
