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pered; that if you would enjoy the beauties of na- 

 ture, and the comforts of life, you must be good- 

 tetnpered; that if you would be useful to yourself, 

 and to others, you must be good-tempered ; and 

 that if you desire to show yourself worthy of the 

 blessings which Almighty God showers down 

 upon you, you must be content, good-tempered, 

 and thankful. 



Questions. 



Why is it that our meals are made useless to us by pas- 

 sion? 



What may be the consequence of this interruption to diges- 

 tion ? 



What will deprive us of appetite ? 



In what way is a child's health and happiness to be pre- 

 served 1 



How is it that bad temper makes every thing about us dis- 

 pleasing 1 



How may we enjoy all the beauties of creation, and make 

 every thing delightful which comes near us ? 



What happens to us if we are bad tempered ? 



Does the passionate child make the passionate man 1 



Is the passionate man a healthy man, or a good member of 

 society? 



THE END. 



