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2183. Rules of Conduct. The following rules of conduct were drawn up by Mrs. Fry, who combined in her character and conduct all that is truly excellent in woman: i. Never lose any time,--I do not think that time lost which is spent in amusement or recreation some part of each day; but always be in the habit of being employed. ii. Never err the least in truth. iii. Never say an ill thing of a person when thou canst say a good thing of him; not only speak charitably, but feel so. iv. Never be irritable or unkind to anybody. v. Never indulge thyself in luxuries that are not necessary. vi. Do all things with consideration; and when thy path to act right is most difficult, feel confidence in that Power alone which is able to assist thee, and exert thy own powers as far as they go. 2184. The Female Temper. No trait of character is more agreeable in a female than the possession of a sweet temper. Home can never be happy without it. It is like the flowers that spring up in our pathway, reviving and cheering us. Let a man go home at night, wearied and worn by the toils of the day, and how soothing is a word dictated by a good disposition! It is sunshine falling on his heart. He is happy, and the cares of life are forgotten. A sweet temper has a soothing influence over the minds of a whole family. Where it is found in the wife and mother, you observe a kindness and love predominating over the natural feelings of a bad heart. Smiles, kind words and looks, characterize the children, and peace and love have their dwelling there. Study, then, to acquire and maintain a sweet temper.