CHAPTER II.

SOMETHING ABOUT DIARIES.

How Jessie happened to keep a journal—Advantages of the habit—The blank book—The title-page—origin of the motto—Abby Leonard—A cutting remark—Its effect—Jessie’s resolution—Divine aid sought—Abby conquered by kindness—The first record in the journal—Benny’s death—Specimen of a Diary in Dry Measure—One in Long Measure—One in Solid Measure—Which is best, 41