WANTED~A CHANGE. 
it would be quite the reverse, that Mr. Easy, wbo took 
such good care of himself, never went out in the sun or 
wet, if he could possibly help it, who lived at home, 
at ease, enjoyed every comfort, until actuary his comforts 
were no enjoyment, but a wearisome routine of dull 
inaction, would never be ill. Neil3aer be was, but when 
one lives for any length of time this way, a feeling 
of lassitude creeps and grows over one, that eventually 
tells on the nerves and muscles and produces a state of 
depression akin to disease, or at all events rendering the 
whole system prone and liable to catch it, whereas your 
bustling up, runabout fellow, who cares not a straw for 
sun, rain, and wind, if he is bless^^d with anything 
■of a good constitution, keeps it up, and hardens it^ 
Don’t be always taking excessive care of yourself. 
If you do, it will become chronic, and, from merely 
the fear of getting ill. it will in all probability lapse into 
a reality. Rattle about in. all weathers, go where 
and when duty calls, use an umbrella for the sun, 
and always change wet clothe^ for dry, without sit- 
ting in the wet, and you will enjoy far better health 
than those who are always taking such care of 
themselves, that they almost «eem to cart for nothing 
•else. Mr. Easy did not feel well : the least ex- 
ertion knocked him up ; he ate very little, without any 
appeti e, he used a good deal of beer, and took “a 
nip ” before meals, to give him an appetite ; at last he 
considered it advisable to take a run into Kandy and 
consult a physician as to the symptoms of his debility 
and failing health, the result of which was, an order 
for a complete change for a week, or month — a sea 
voyage t^ any of the Indian presidencies, China, or 
Australia. 
But he could not see his way how to get away; peo- 
ple in his case never do, they have always (in their own 
estimation) so much to do, and — how could he 
trust Mr. Smith, who would go all wrong, without his 
constant supervision ? At last, a bright idea struck 
Mm, so he mounted his pony, and rode over to his 
friend, Mr. Perean, in a few words stating to him 
his difficulty, and asking him if he would undertake 
the supervision of Smith, during his absence, “he 
would do as much for him any day,” &e. 
Mr. Perean put his hands in his pockets and burst 
out alaughing. “Why,” say he, '‘what ’s up with Smith 
now ? Take my advice. Go away home at once, pack up 
your traps, and tell Smith you are off, and all you 
«ay to him is ‘ Do your best, or what you consider for 
the best. And here is a cash credit for you, in 
case you may require money.’ The very worst thing 
you could possibly do, is to put ^r!e on the overlook over 
Smith ; he will at once see you have not confidence 
