This is a principle in which I have been educated, Dr.Etherington; it is one in which I could wish to have my son educated; and it is one on which I hope always to practise." Another inclination of the body conveyed the silent assent of the divine.
"Now, poor Betsey, Heaven bless her!--for she was a meek and tranquil companion, and richly deserves to be rewarded in a future state--but, poor Betsey had little knowledge of business.

She fancied that, in bestowing these ten thousand pounds on a charity, she was acting well; whereas she was in fact committing injustice.

If you are to have the trouble and care of bringing up little Jack, who but you should reap the reward ?" "I shall expect, Mr.Goldencalf, that you will furnish the means to provide for the child's wants." "Of that, sir, it is unnecessary to speak," interrupted my ancestor, both promptly and proudly.

"I am a wary man, and a prudent man, and am one who knows the value of money, I trust; but I am no miser, to stint my own flesh and blood.

Jack shall never want for anything, while it is in my power to give it.