Meanness not Born of the Soil 17 



half-day thus lost deducted from his wage when the account 

 came to be settled by his gentleman employer ! Needless 

 to say, the latter is not very popular in his neighbourhood ; 

 but the Welshman very much resembles his Highland 

 cousin in his respect for the proverb which advises 



" Whether for better or whether for worse. 

 Be ruled by him that carries the purse." 



