'Now for it then,' said Claude.

'No, no, Claude, I really mean it (and Lily sincerely thought she
did). I will not tell you if you are going to laugh.'

'That depends upon what your principle may chance to be,' said
Claude. 'What is it, Emily? She will be much obliged to you for
telling.'

'She only says she cannot bear people to do their duty, and not to
act from a feeling of love,' said Emily.

'That is not fair,' returned Lily, 'all I say is, that it is better
that people should act upon love for its own sake, than upon duty for
its own sake.'

'What comes in rhyme with Lily?' said Claude.

'Don't be tiresome, Claude, I really want you to understand me.'

'Wait till you understand yourself,' said the provoking brother, 'and
let me finish what I am reading.'

For about a quarter of an hour he was left in peace, while Lily was
busily employed with a pencil and paper, under the shadow of a book,
and at length laid before him the following verses:-


'What is the source of gentleness,