she should regulate her amusements and her apparel, despite any false 
codes of fashion, but according to her characteristic intuition as to what 
in these (and the same in other matters) is befitting the dignity, and 
demanded for the safety, of her sex. This maidenly or matronly reserve, 
must win esteem and reverence t while it will be a guard and a defense for 
its happy possessors; it will withdraw them from many a peril. Wild, 
unrestrained gazing, and rude staring are condemned as not good form, to 
say the least. 
Of course, this coyness and constraint should be unfeigned and rea¬ 
sonable, never appearing stiff or affected. By no means are affability and 
cheerfulness hereby excluded; but a genuine self-respect, fearlessly acted 
out, is contended for—a self-respect that will command respect. 
©lue <§)6dvia. 
A genus of plants, including the common sage. 
Wisdom. 
“Wisdom gained by experience is of inestimable value.” 
— Scott. 
TT A SWEB me, reader, please, the following questions, and I can tell 
i /-L you, or rather, you can tell yourself how far your wisdom goes. 
Tell me: to what extent have you profited by your experience in 
the school of life? 
What advantage have you taken of your opportunities for learning 
in this great school of life's experience ? 
What have you gained in discipline of heart and mind ?—how much 
in growth of virtue and holiness ? 
