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FABLES. 



vying with their superiors in station and fortune,, 

 get into the direct road to ruin. In whatever sta- 

 tion of life it may have pleased Providence to place 

 us, we ought to determine upon living within our 

 income, and to endeavour by honesty, sobriety, 

 and industry, to maintain our ground. Young 

 men, upon launching out into the world, would do 

 well deeply to reflect upon this, for their future 

 peace of mind and happiness greatly depend upon 

 it. They need only look a little about them to see 

 how a contrary conduct has operated upon thou- 

 sands; and it is to be feared, will continue to fill 

 our gaols with debtors, and Bedlam with lunatics. 



