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of commerce, and view of a country dwelling, would imbibe 

 ideas which, being so congenial to nature, would remain with 

 them through life — would tend to make them sober, industrious, 

 and frugal, whether abroad or at home ; and after spending 

 their youth in the toils and fatigues of commerce — after being 

 thus versed in human life, they would be duly prepared for a 

 life of retirement and domestic happiness in the country. 



