stances of her temper and conduct in confirmation of the facts I had stated in the former edition, Miss T. adds, "I could fill a quire of paper, if I were to relate all the instances, which my memory treasures, of her filial piety, her open-hearted friendship, her warm benevolence, her tender-heartedness, and unaffected simplicity."

It may be observed of her general deportment, and intercourse with her neigh

one of the most exact and beautifully executed miniature likenesses of our dear daughter that was ever painted. Robt. Bowyer, Esq. who at an earlier period of life, when he practised the art, was at the head of his profession, as a miniature painter, hearing that we had a coarsely executed portrait of our daughter, most kindly offered us the aid of his talent to furnish us with a more correct and suitable resemblance of one so dear to us; and he has certainly succeeded to admiration : a friend on looking at this miniature said, "it not only reminds me of what she once was, but of what we may suppose she now is." I feel most happy in having this opportunity of acknowledging my obligation for this act of kindness.

bours and especially with the poor of the village, that she uniformly displayed the character of a Christian and kind friend, and was greatly beloved by them all. To the lower classes, she was most kind and affable. She took a great interest in their welfare, and spent much of her time in visiting their cottages. On these occasions, she seldom failed to inculcate upon them the necessity of attending to their salvation; and urged them to a constant attendance on the ordinances of religion, and the reading of the Holy Scriptures; and intreated them to send their children regularly to the village school. When they alleged, as a reason for their neglect in this respect, that they had no shoes, or clothes proper for their appearance, she would often furnish them with necessaries from her private purse, or mention their case to me. She paid particular attention to their children: and in the most discouraging cases, she continued her efforts to instil into them some portion of knowledge and christian principles, with a perseverance which is

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seldom equalled: and when any apparent good resulted, she "rejoiced as one that had found great spoil." She paid much attention to their neatness of dress and cleanliness; and took great delight in preparing bonnets against St. Thomas' Day, on which, clothes to a large amount are annually distributed among the poor of Chobham. No day in the year, I have reason to believe, was so pleasant to her as this. The idea of seeing two or three hundred parents and children comfortably provided with clothes, and sheets, and blankets for the winter; and all looking clean and comfortable, afforded her a gratification which kind-hearted persons alone can understand. The next Anniversary will want a charm, of which more than her parents will be sensible. She was, as might be expected from this imperfect statement, much beloved by the poor. They considered her as one of their best friends; and not without reason, for it was one of her highest gratifications to promote their comfort; and in doing this, she counted

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neither time nor trouble. A short time it appeared desirable to divide this extensive parish into different districts, for the purpose of exercising a more efficient inspection of its various parts: and several benevolent individuals undertook a share in the charitable work of urging parents to a more constant attendance at church, and greater punctuality in sending their children to school; of inquiring into their wants; and particularly, whether they had Bibles, Prayer Books, &c. and giving them such advice as the varying circumstances of their families might require. My dear daughter begged for herself the inspection of the most remote, and, in many respects, the most discouraging parts of the parish; for no other reason that I can conjecture, than that others might find it inconvenient to undertake this portion. With what cheerfulness and perseverance she pursued this "labour of love," in despite of more difficulties than she could have anticipated, none but her most intimate friends can form an idea. I have reason to fear that these

long walks (for she had to go nearly three miles before she entered on her district, and the cottages lay scattered over a wide surface) were more than her now evidently declining strength was at all times equal to ; and I sometimes said, "I am afraid you over-exert yourself. These walks exceed your strength, and do you harm:" but she invariably answered, with a sweetness of countenance and expression peculiar to herself, "O no! I am not fatigued: the walk does not injure me. I called at Mr. Rogers', where I rested, and had some cake; and I am not at all the worse." And here I cannot help recording the sincere affection which my dear Hannah felt for this kind family. She enjoyed much pleasure in their company; and seldom, if ever, passed their door, without stepping in: and I believe the esteem was mutual. She was always a welcome visitor: and was never permitted, if they could help it, to leave them without some refreshment. It was to this friendly and hospitable family, that she made her last village visit, when the hand