I am satisfied the club keeps them true to themselves and their duty." "That's just my idea; and these noble-hearted little fellows have bestowed the money I gave them in such a commendable manner, I mean to give them as much more." "That was my own feeling about the matter; but I do not think it is a good plan to make good all they sacrifice.

This fleet scheme was a cherished project, and it was noble in them to give it up that they might do a good deed." "Noble! It was heroic--I was just going to use a stronger word." "It is good for them to practise self-denial.

That is all that makes the deed a worthy one." "Exactly so." "Therefore, my friend, we will not say anything more about the fleet at present." "But if they bear it well, if they don't repent what they have done, why, I should not value one or two thousand dollars.

Besides, it might be the means of bringing a large number of boys within the pale of good influences." "That is my own view; and by and by we will talk more of the matter." Captain Sedley then introduced Mr.Walker to the company, and the benevolent gentleman took a great deal of pains to inform himself in relation to the influence of the boat clubs upon the boys.

He asked a great many questions of their parents, and of Mr.Hyde, the teacher.
They all agreed that the young men were the better for the associations; that the discipline was very useful, and the physical exercise very healthy; but some of them were afraid their sons would acquire such a taste for the water as to create a desire to follow the seas.