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continuous train, in order that the victim
who falls into one may be betrayed into
another and yet another, till his ruin is ac-
complished. And so, by every sin that we
commit, we give Satan a new power over
us. Let us beware, then, of the first begin-
nings of sin. Let us guard our hearts at

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every point against Satan’s approaches.

‘That is true,” said Ben. ‘* However

much Clare’s mother may watch him, she is
by no means sure of him, as she may find
out to her cost. He is not a firm boy.
But how about Hal?” — |

‘s Why, Hal is made of sterner stuff,”

said Dick, thoughtfully. «Still, I am not

afraid even about Hal, for Clare can make
him do anything. So if I can get Clare, |
am sure of Hal, too.” |

‘* Well,” said Ben, ‘* How do you pro

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pose to go to work?

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