away from papа. Oh dear, I wish, I do wish I could see him," and the poor child buried her face in her hands, and wept passionately. She was still sitting on the floor when Lizzie, the maid, came in. "Miss Blanche, dear Miss Blanche," she said, putting her arms round the child, "what is the matter?" "Oh, Lizzie, I do so want to see papa.' "But you can't, you know, so come dry your tears and go down, that's a dear; your uncle will be wanting you." Blanche reluctantly rose and allowed Lizzie to wash her and arrange her hair. "There, now, do smile, that's a dear. It gives one the heartache to see your little sorrowful face." Blanche tried to smile, but it was a failure, for her heart was full. Her uncle was alone in the drawing-room when she entered. He called her to him, and placed her on his lap. "And how do you like the thought of this governess, Blanche ?" "Not much, uncle." "Well, I thought it was scarcely worth while having one for you, as it wants but little more than a month to the holidays, but your aunt said you have been neglected enough already." "But I haven't, uncle, indeed; mama used to say I knew a great deal for my age." "Well, I hope Miss Woodville will teach you a great deal more." "I don't think I shall like her," said Blanche, sadly. "Why not, dear?" "Oh, uncle, no one but mama used to teach me, and I shall always be thinking of her when she is teaching me." Blanche rested her head on her uncle's shoulder, and heaved a deep sigh. "Come, Blanche, dear, don't; perhaps it will be better than you expect." "One standeth not as on a hill, beckoning to the other to follow, But ye toil up hand in hand, and carry each other's burdens. Ye commune of hopes and aspirations, the fervent breathing of the heart." TUPPER. BLANCHE was sitting the next. morning on a low seat by the fire, in the room which had been fitted up as her school-room, when her aunt entered, followed by Miss Woodville. Blanche rose on seeing them, and remained standing with downcast eyes, not daring to look at her governess. "Here is your little pupil, Miss Woodville," said her aunt; "I hope she will be good and obedient. You won't begin with lessons immediately," she added; "you must D |