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day, "You will burn you, if you touch the stove;" but the stove appeared dark, and the little girl had always seen the fire appear red, and had associated the idea of burning with this color, and she therefore thought her mother had made a mistake.

20. She continued to play around it, while her mother was busily engaged in another part of the room, and very soon put her hand on the stove, and was burnt. This little girl's Comparison would say, henceforth, do not touch the black stove again. She has experience, now, for her guide; but we are very frequently compelled to take the experience of others, if we wish to avoid injuries and dangers, and be successful in our enterprises.

21. We draw comparisons every day, which affect our whole lives and conduct, and form the basis of all our actions. This would be a very interesting subject to pursue farther, but I have told you sufficiently to enable you to notice everything that is passing around you.

22. You must study out the causes of everything you can, remembering that there is no effect without a cause that is sufficient to produce that effect; for if you perform an act, it is because you have a portion of brain that impels you to do it, and this certain portion of brain enlarges and diminishes in proportion as it is exercised, following the general law of nature, that the strength of anything is increased by use, and weakened by disuse.

20. What experience did she gain? do? 21. What do we do every day? remember? What causes every act?

What are we often compelled to 22. What should you study and What is a general law of nature?

There are two other faculties that have been recently discovered, which are called Human Nature and Suavity.

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LOCATION-Human Nature is located in the top of the forehead, between Benevolence and Comparison.

1. THE design or object of this organ is to examine the motives of action, to trace out the secret purposes of persons in all which they do, and to read and understand the character of those whom you meet. It is a fact, that most, if not all, the feelings and emotions of the mind, play on, or are exhibited in the countenance, unless the conscience be seared and hardened.

2. If a person be convicted of a crime, we almost always form an opinion of his innocence or guilt by looking at him, as if we were conscious that there was something that would leave traces on the expression,

What is the

What two faculties have been discovered recently? definition of Human Nature? What is its location? 1. What is the object of this organ? What is a fact? 2. What is often the case when we see a person who is convicted for crime?

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although we often judge incorrectly, and are deceived. Those who have this organ largely developed, generally form correct impressions of individuals, when they first see them, and are rarely deceived in their opinions respecting them. Policemen generally have large Human Nature, and they are very skilful in finding rogues, and are rarely deceived in their impressions of individuals. 3. This organ, as well as the next, is difficult to be represented by appropriate cuts; but perhaps they will give you some idea of their action. The cut for Human Nature shows a man finding out the character of another by his Phrenology. This organ assists in tracing out the character, but it generally draws its conclusions from the appearance of the face, rather than the head.

DEFINITION-The power of pleasing, of adapting one's self, and being agreable in any company, or change of circumstances.

LOCATION-Suavity is situated on each side of the organ of Human Nature.

2. What can persons do if this organ be large? How doos it assist police men? 3. Explain the cut. What is the definition of Suavity?

What is its location?

1. THIS organ gives a smooth, pleasing, and pliable manner. Some persons who have this organ small, have such a repulsive air and manner, that none seek their society, regard them with affection, or are pleased with what they say. Those who have it large, can say and do what they please, and obtain all the favors they wish, and are always welcomed wherever they go. Men and women who have this organ large, can always adapt themselves to the capacity of the young; they know how to enter into their feelings, engage in their sports and amusements, interest, entertain, and instruct them.

2. The physician needs this organ, to enliven the sick room with his anecdotes, and pleasant conversation, and to make bitter medicines palatable. The teacher needs this organ, that he may sympathize with his scholars, and remember that he has been a pupil himself. The parent needs it, to render home cheerful, happy, and a desirable spot for the children. Children need it, to adapt themselves to those who are younger, to amuse the little infant, and to play with their younger brothers and sisters. This is certainly a most desirable organ, as it contributes not only to our own happiness, but to that of those around us.

3. I have described, children, in a short, plain, familiar, and practical manner, the location, definition, and application of all the organs of the brain; and, as far as possible, illustrated their use by familiar stories and examples, in order that you may be the better able to

1. What is the effect of this organ? What are its advantages when large? 2. Why does the physician need it? The parent? Children? Why is this a desirable organ? 3. What has been described in the second volume of this book? What was the design of all this?

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understand them. I have done this with a desire not only to amuse, but also to instruct you; to teach you some of the simple laws of your bodies and minds; to induce you to think. I have also endeavored to elevate your thoughts, to lead you to see, that although it is necessary both to eat, and to supply the wants of the body, yet by so doing, you only fulfil a part of the design of your creation. I have likewise endeavored to show you that you have mental faculties, which must be supplied with mental food; the weaker exercised, that they may increase, and those that are excessive restrained, that they may diminish, so as to secure a wellbalanced brain and mind.

3. What endeavors have been made to improve children?