AND HER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-FELLOWS. BY THE AUTHOR OF "RHODA, OR THE EXCELLENCE OF CHARITY;" LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO J. HARRIS, CORNER OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD. M.DCCC. XLVII. PREFACE. THE following story was written with the view of demonstrating the beneficial effect of Christian example on those who may differ from us on religious matters. Children ought not to be preachers, in the literal sense of the word; for argument and dictation are by no means suited to their tender years: but they may still be labourers in their Great Master's vineyard, by exercising and |