It was this divine command that the circumstances of the boat race tended to exemplify; and I am sure that both the conquerors and the conquered were better prepared for the duty of life than if they had had no such experience.
I do not mean to say that every boat race is a good thing, most especially when it is made to be a gambling speculation by staking money on the result--only that this one was, because those who conducted it made it subservient to the moral progress of the boys.
"Well, Frank, I am glad you won the race," said Tony, with a smile which testified to his sincerity.

"Fortune favored us at the bridge, and gave us the opportunity of winning the honors." "And the profits too, Tony.

Fifty dollars is nothing to us now," added Fred, with a laugh.
"Thank you, Tony," replied Frank.

"You are so noble that you almost make me regret we won.

But, my dear fellow, you have won a greater victory in your own heart.