Iam not at all surprised, my dear friend, that Constantia, who has never been accustomed to be punished for the faults she has committed, should have recourse to telling lyes, in order to escape punishment. What can hinder us from doing a bad action, which may be useful and agreeable to us, when we are almost certain we shall never be discovered, and when it does no harm to any other person? Conscience! and pray what do you mean by Conscience? It is a sentiment in our hearts which, by the remorse it occasions, punishes us for our fault. This remorse would have no existence in our minds, if virtue was only a thing talked of: that is, if it was not to receive immortal recompence in another world. In short, if every thing died with us, Heroes, who devote themselves to the good of their country, and who sacrifice their own interest for that of others, would act the parts of mad men; whilst the wisest men would be those who gave themselves up to every passion they could gratify without incurring the punishments inflicted by the law. Conscience is a guide little to be depended on, unless accompanied by religion. Give then to your scholar religious sentiments. Persuade her, that in every moment of her life the Divine Being sees and hears her: impress her mind with this sublime and important principle. Set her the example of piety; let her often surprize you praying to God, that she may be convinced you find in this duty all the consolation you stand in need of, and that you take pleasure in fulfilling it. Make her admire the works of God, the heavens, the earth, the verdure, the fruits she eats, and the flowers which she gathers, every thing will serve to make her sensible of the power and goodness of God, who has created every thing for our use.