The Young Lady's Counsellor by Daniel Wise

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206 THE TOUNG LAEY'S COUNSELLOR.
tears, and with all the eloquence of love, for his life.
A monster in the besotted crowd cried out,
" Drink the blood of the aristocrats, and save
your father !
The girl shuddered at this
revolting proposal, and
instinctively reti-cated a few paces. But the savage
glances of the mob assured her that her venerable
father must p-^rish, unless she accepted the loathsome
conditions. The test was terrible, but love
triumphed. She took the proffered glass, and swallowed
its contents. Her father was saved.
Such heroic love as this commands your highest
admiration.
It should stimulate you to its imitation
Not that you will ever have opportunity for sucl>
extraordinary proofs as these two ladies gave of theii
affection ; but you are bound to manifest the same
spirit, in all
your deportment toward your parents.
You should study to anticipate and obey their slightest
wishes ; address them in tones and words of
respectful affection ; never disgrace yourself by
uttering an unkind word to either of them ; make
them your confidants ; keep nothing secret, especial