I like better to hear of the young American who only expects from his parents the education necessary for a man to make his way; he has his tools given to him and the method of using them, but not a sou.

You have learned to swim, my friend--swim.

After that he marries, most frequently a woman who has nothing, and who loves to spend money.

May the God Dollar protect him! he will gaily make an opening for himself in life, and his wife will give him ten children, who will follow the same course as their father.

Where it is customary for hunger to marry thirst, there are happy marriages, and a hardy race of people.
In all conscience, am I not romantic enough?
"Let me consider another case.