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“Thus, you see, he was not very suc-
cessful in his pursuit of revenge. I would
advise you, therefore, to pass over this in-
sult, and leave others to punish him, with-
out your taking any part of it. Besides,
he is a wicked boy, and much stronger
than you are; so that your ability to obtain
revenge may be doubtful.”

“T must own,” replied Philip, “ that your
advice seems very good. So come along
with me, and I will go and tell my father
the whole matter, and I think he will not
be angry withme. Itis-not the cane that I
value, on any other consideration thanethat
it was my father’s present; and I would
wish to convince him that I take care of
everything he gives me.” He and his
friend then went together, and Philip told
his father what had happened, who thanked
Stephen for the good advice he had given

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