11/30 Oh this a fortunate country, Sam, for the state provides for the religious instruction of the poor. Where the voluntary system prevails, the poor have to give from their poverty, or go without; and their gifts are so small, that they can purchase but little. It's a beautiful system, a charitable system, a Christian system. Who is your landlord ?" "Squire Merton, Sir; and one of the kindest masters, too, that ever was. Sir, they are so kind, also. |