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quantities. Turn from hV avoid it as you would the 

 cholera. 



Just opposiie to this, grows that lovely and lively shrub, 

 called compliance, which, though not always pleasant to 

 the palate, is very salutary, and leaves a sweetness in the 

 mouth ; it is a most excellent shrub, and produces the 

 most delicious fruit. — Never be without a very large sprig 

 in your hand ; it will often be wanted as you go along, for 

 you cannot be happy without it in any part of the garden. 



In one of the principal compartments, stands a very im- 

 portant plant, called economy; it is of a thriving quality; 

 cultivate this fine plant with all your care ; for it adorns 

 and enriches at the same time. Many overlook it, some 

 despise it, and others think that they will never want it ; 

 it is generally overlooked in the gaiety and levity with which 

 people enter this place, but the want of it is generally 

 deplored with bitter repentance. There are two other 

 plants of the same species, which are very closely connected* 

 called industry and frugality, and I must take leave to 

 tell you, that unless both the male and the female partake 

 largely of their branches, very little success can be expected ; 

 in this they must both unite. Take care that you provide 

 yourself and partner with a supply of each as soon as pos- 

 sible after you enter the garden. 



There are two or three paths which run much into one 

 another, and deserve the closest attention of the softer sex ; 

 I mean regularity, exactness, and simplicity.* Do not 

 think, as some do, that when you have once got into the 

 garden, you may be neglectful of these paths. Remember 

 that your companion will see your neglect, which will affect 

 his eye, and may alienate his heart. Enter on these depart- 

 ments, then, as soon as you enter the garden, and when 

 you are once fairly in, you are in for life ; the danger is 

 that if you do not get into them at an early period, you will 



* In deportment as well as in dress. 



