The size of the writing in these exercises is larger than the advanced Phonographer is recommended to adopt; but it is not larger than should be used during the first two months of the student's practice.

No exact size can be recommended as a standard for all writers. That size which would be best for a neat and precise writer, would be found to be a check upon the speed of a naturally quick and somewhat careless penman. The student who writes a precise longhand, will find these exercises may be advantageously reduced one-third in size after two months' practice; while free, easy, and careless writers, will find it to their advantage, both for the attainment of speed, and ease in deciphering their notes, to write nearly as large as the exercises here given.

Writing Exerrise. 1. All that you ordered you will he likely to receive this day, or to-morrow most certainly. 2. There are many persons in this city who would be glad to undertake it in a moment. 3. You will find that all that is necessary to be done has been already attended to. 4. There is nothing more you can do for them, so you may as well go. 5. You must always do that which in your best judgment is best to be done. 6. You must surely know that your behavior for the most part has been inexcusable. 7. There is much that you will be sure to be told as soon as your friends return. 8. Did you mention to me that it was your intention to prevent the nuisance ? 9. It is not that which seems most likely that is to be received without some examination. 10. We have told him that from this time it must not be depended upon for anything. 11. We fear you will be likely to promise more than you can possibly do. 12. You will most likely be very much interested in all that takes place. 13. Many of those who were the first to promise cannot be relied upon in time of need. 14. That which is worth doing you will certainly admit is worth doing well. 15. We have seen them several times, and we have known their family to some extent.

Phraseography.