having heard that there is some plan which you are desirous to execute, but want a little assistance to enable you to accomplish your design; is it not so?"

Sir," said the good old man, "I scarcely know how to answer you; however, I am certain you are not under any obligation to me-the pleasure that I enjoyed in being permitted to offer some little assistance to my friends, always rendered me the most obliged person."

"Well then, do inform me how I may now assist you, and according to your own rule, let me be the obliged individual."

"I understand you, Sir; but I

have given up the design which I had in view, perhaps it was an improper one, not at all consistent with my present circumstances."

No, no; Mr. Lofty has acquainted me with the plan, which you mentioned to him, and although it does not quite meet his approval, I like it exceedingly, and think it may answer very well. You must obligé me; set about constructing the instrument immediately-here is sufficient to begin with, (giving Mr. Davenport a hundred pounds Bank note,) and I will supply whatever may yet be required; if the design succeeds, do me the honour of becoming my almoner, and distribute (in your own way) what

ever there may be occasion for me to advance, for I know you like to be employed.—If the plan fails, remember then I must be farther obliged, by being permitted to prevent, in future, the recurrence of such treatment as you have lately received."

Mr. Ainsworth did not wait any reply, but giving the object of his benevolence a most hearty shake by the hand, and wishing him good success, immediately left him.

Mr. Davenport was exceedingly astonished at having been treated so kindly by one whom he supposed had quite forgotten former times, felt much shame on account of his unbelief, and having again requested the interven

tion of a superior Power, proceeded to the mechanist, and acquainted him with the success with which he had been favoured; they matured the plan, and as soon as the instrument was completed, the public was invited to attend the exhibition of the Automatical Camera Obscura.

EXHIBITION ROOM.

Mr. Davenport, Mrs. Neville, Amelia, and Harriot.

Mrs. Neville.-I have heard so good a report of your Exhibition, Mr. Davenport, that I have brought two of my daughters to visit you this morning; will it be convenient for you to attend to them at present?

Mr. Davenport.-Perfectly so, Madam.

Mrs. Neville.-Can both my girls view it at the same time?