110 A Perfect Gentleman.

man who chose the right path, with all its
apparent disadvantages. In his case God
honoured his attachment to principle in His
just, though, as here, unexpected manner.
It is the adherence to right, the obeying
God’s law, which is the true mark of a
Perfect Gentleman; yea, though exhibited
in a saddler, for he can perform well his
part, and in that true honour lies. An old
copy of a British Workman gives the
following :—

“Remember, I must have the bridle on
Monday,” said Mr. Harcourt, as he turned
to leave a shop where he had been giving
some orders about his harness.

“T beg your pardon, sir,” said Benson ;
“but it will not be possible to get it done
by Monday.”

“Not possible!” returned Mr. Harcourt,
stopping short; “what nonsense! why,
there’s all to-morrow.”

“To-morrow is Sunday, siz,” returned the
saddler, firmly but respectfully.

“Well! what of that?”

“We do not work on a Sunday, sir.”

“Then I shall go to those who do; you