and
rent it to him at a very moderate price. My own impression is, that
Mr. Wallingford has more to do in the matter than people imagine. I am
strengthened in this view, from the fact of having seen Mrs. Wallingford
call at the Squire's twice during the past week. They are in good hands,
and I see a better future in store for them.

And now, reader, you have the story I wished to tell. It is full of
suggestion to all who are starting forth upon life's perilous journey.
Let truth, honor, integrity, and humanity, govern all your actions. Do
not make haste to be rich, lest you fall into divers temptations. Keep
always close to the right; and always bear in mind that no wrong is ever
done that does not, sooner or later, return upon the wrong-doer.

And above all, gentle maiden, be not dazzled by the condition or
prospect of any who seek your hand.

Look away, down, deeply into the character, disposition, and quality;
and if these are not of good seeming, shun the proffered alliance as you
would death. Better, a thousand times, pass through life alone than wed
yourself to inevitable misery. So heeding the moralist, you will not,
in the harvest time which comes to all, look in despair over your barren
fields, but find them golden with Autumn's treasures, that shall fill
your granaries and crown your latter days with blessing.

The End.

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