THE SPORTING WORLD. 23 



CHAPTER II. 



We cannot be surprised at a man, having his 

 bread to get, with a family at present depending 

 on his exertions for their support, and who 

 have no other prospect, depending on their o\\ti 

 in after hfe for the same end, totally objecting 

 to his sons imbibing sporting ideas ; for if even 

 they havn sense enough to keep out of harm's 

 way and dangerous acquaintance, ideas so totally 

 at variance with their usual habits and pursuits, 

 to say the least, "unhinges them," and causes 

 them to think their general occupation more 

 than usually dull and monotonous. A man thus 

 situated very wisely objects to any sporting habits 

 or ideas on the part of his sons. I cannot but 

 applaud his prudence. 



