It is only the miser who loves gold for its own sake, and sees nothing beautiful or desirable except the yellow earth he hoards in his coffers.

Have you found happiness in the mere possession of wealth ?" "Not in its _mere_ possession," was answered.
"Nor even in its lavish expenditure ?" "I have great pleasure in using it for the attainment of my wishes," said Mr.Markland.
"The narrower the bound of our wishes, the quicker comes their consummation, and then all is restlessness again, until we enter upon a new pursuit." "Truly spoken." "Is it not wise, then, to give a wide sweep to our aspirations?
to lift the ideal of our life to a high position; so that, in its attainment, every latent power may be developed?
Depend upon it, Mr.
Markland, we may become what we will; and I, for one, mean to become something more than a mere money-getter and money-saver.

But first the money-getting, as a means to an end.

To that every energy must now be devoted." Mr.Lyon's purpose was to interest Mr.Markland, and he was entirely successful.

He drew for him various attractive pictures, and in the contemplation of each, as it stood vividly before him, the retired merchant saw much to win his ardent admiration.