The Poor Rich, and the Rich Poor. 49

“To hold no parley with unmanly fear,
‘Where duty bids thee confidently steer ;
A thousand dangers face at duty’s call,
And trusting in thy God, surmount them all,”—

I wish especially to encourage my friends
to become “rich” in the only true sense,
as well as “noble.” I know they often
think of this — nay, scheme, and plan,
and dream about it; but I am afraid they
are not half in earnest—at all events in
seeking to obtain the highest possible quality
of wealth. Lest any of my readers should
be contented to obtain only a part of it,
I wish to show them that they must not be
satisfied unless they are in possession of add
things and turn to good account everything.
I want you to lay up treasures that will
accumulate; and that there may be no
mistake as to your possession of them,
.I would like to give you a few hints as to
the title-deed upon which you must hold
them, and the security guaranteed by (what
in Scotland we call “the feudal tenure”) the
Superior or vassal lord. You must also be
careful that no mildew, moth, or rust can

creep in to mar or destroy the value and
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