bear on the object in view. The work was suggested, while writing my
last two publications, "How to be a Man," and "How to be a Lady." I had
designed to illustrate the topics there treated of, in this manner, but
could not find space. The favor with which these works have been
received, has encouraged me to undertake something of the kind
separately. I have prepared two volumes, one for boys and one for girls,
but the matter in each is entirely distinct. The same anecdote is in no
instance introduced into both books; though in some cases the topics are
similar. They form _a pair_, for the rising youth of both sexes; and if
they shall contribute in any degree towards forming their characters,
after the true model, my object will be attained.

_Grantville, Mass., Sept. 1847._

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

THE BOY MAKES THE MAN.--Benedict Arnold--George Washington--Gov.
Ritner--Roger Sherman. 9

CHAPTER II.

FILIAL PIETY.--George Washington--obey God rather than man--a
son's love--filial piety rewarded--filial tenderness--filial
impiety punished--think how you will feel when your parents are
gone--benefit of obedience--reward of
disobedience--conscientious obedience--cheerful obedience,
sullen obedience, and disobedience. 16

CHAPTER III.

SOCIAL VIRTUES AND VICES.--Brotherly affection--the golden
rule--gratitude and benevolence--manners--overcome evil with
good--use of the tongue--contention--punctuality. 31

CHAPTER IV.

BAD COMPANY AND BAD HABITS.--Green, the reformed
gambler--profaneness--playing truant--ruin of a deacon's
son--bad books--intemperance--going to the theatre--gaming 70

CHAPTER V.

INDUSTRY--LABOR, &c.--An Indian story--business first and then
pleasure--industry. 90

CHAPTER VI.

TRUE GREATNESS.--Anecdotes of President Jefferson, Chief Justice
Marshall, Chancellor Kent, and Dr. Franklin. 97

CHAPTER VII.

ADVANTAGES OF HONESTY.--Colbert--two opposite examples--fruits
of dishonesty. 101

CHAPTER VIII.

PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE.--Reading--love of learning--dislike of
study. 109

CHAPTER IX.

MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS.--Fic