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farm to systematize his labor, to carry out his plans 

 punctually and thoroughly ; if he is not above 

 economies, nor heedless of the teachings of science, 

 nor unobservant of progress otherwheres let him 

 work, for he will have his reward. 



But even such an one may, very likely, never 

 come to his " four in hand," except they be colts of 

 his own raising ; or to private concerts in his grounds 

 except what the birds make. 



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