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a study, and develops it to the utmost ; the last too 

 often thinks it beneath his notice, and trusts it to per- 

 sons who are frequently as ill qualified for its duties as 

 himself. 



It may not be possible, and probably would not be 

 desirable, that many should imitate Lord Lucan in the 

 extensive occupation and cultivation of their own lands. 

 But it would be of vast importance to themselves, their 

 tenantry, and their successors, if our great landlords on 

 both sides of the Channel were in some degree to emu- 

 late him in the personal study and attention which he 

 devotes to the practical business of his estates. 



