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then that I received the largest dividend
on my investment which had yet come into
my hands. If they go on increasing at
this rate, I shall soon be rich.”

“Rather unsubstantial kind of riches,”
was remarked by the friend.

“That which elevates and delights the
mind can hardly be called unsubstantial,”
replied Mr. Winslow. “Gold will not al-
ways do this.”

The friend sighed involuntarily. The
remarks of Mr. Winslow caused thoughts
to flit over his mind that were far from
being agreeable.

A year or two more went by, and then
an addition was made to the firm of Webb
& Waldron. Edward Davis received the
offer of an interest in the business, which
he unhesitatingly accepted. From that
day he was in the road to fortune. Three
years afterward one of the partners died,
when his interest was increased.

Twenty-five years from the time Mr.
Winslow, acting from a benevolent impulse,