himself punished. It is, therefore, nothing but self-discipline,
which is strictly enjoined us by the Scriptures."

"That is exactly my opinion," replied Mr Easy, comforted at the Doctor
having so logically got him out of the scrape. "But--he shall go to
school to-morrow, that I'm determined on."

"He will have to thank Mrs Easy for that," replied the Doctor.

"Exactly," replied Mr Easy. "Doctor, my legs are getting very hot
again."

"Continue to bathe them with the vinegar and water, Mr Easy, until I
send you an embrocation, which will give you immediate relief. I will
call to-morrow. By-the-bye, I am to see a little patient at Mr
Bonnycastle's: if it is any accommodation, I will take your son with
me."

"It will be a great accommodation, Doctor," replied Mr Easy.

"Then, my dear sir, I will just go up and see how Mrs Easy is, and
to-morrow I will call at ten. I can wait an hour. Good-night."

"Good-night, Doctor."

The doctor had his game to play with Mrs Easy. He magnified her
husband's accident--he magnified his wrath, and advised her by no
means to say one word, until he was well and more pacified. The next
day he repeated this dose, and, in spite of the ejaculations of Sarah,
and the tears of Mrs Easy, who dared not venture to plead her cause,