Uncomfortable houses may be so altered as to be made comfortable, 424. In like manner, we may so change our personal habits as to become agreeable to ourselves and others, 425. One habit needing to be changed may be that of a vain curiosity, 425. Let us make a thorough self-inspection, 426. Those who eagerly pry into the affairs of others are apt to be ignorant of themselves, 427, 428. It is rude and indecent to intrude into the private concerns of others, 429. It is also attended with danger, 430. Curiosity may be wisely and safely indulged by inquiries into the phenomena of nature and the history of great events, 431. But such things do not satisfy a perverse and prurient curiosity, 432. Such curiosity proceeds from spite or envy, 432. People so inclined search into matters which men wish to keep secret, 433. Such people cannot endure the quiet of a country life, 434. They eagerly inquire for news, 434. We carefully guard ourselves against inquisitive persons, 435. The practice procures its own punishment, 437. To cure ourselves of the habit of idle curiosity, forbear to notice little things, 438. Do not peep in at doors and windows, 439. Do not mix with low people, 441. Do not look at beautiful women, 442. Restrain the impulse of curiosity, even in lawful things, 443. Spies and informers, even when employed by the government, are always hated, 444. HOW A MAN MAY BE SENSIBLE OF HIS PROGRESS IN VIRTUE. By Mr. Tod, of University College in Oxford.