INTRODUCTION. 
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We have endeavored to make the work which we 
present to you unexceptionable in taste and morals. 
We cannot claim for it the merit of entire origi¬ 
nality, either in language or dress; but we believe 
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that, to those who accept its society to diversify 
the monotony of a long winter evening — to be¬ 
guile the languid hours of a summer day — or to 
cheer the tedious convalescence of illness — its 
counsels and companionship will be found most 
soothing and sweet. 
L. G. 
