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extensive land ? You have friends who are wil- 
ling to assist you, but you must not be dependent. 
Great exertion and fixed resolution to meet diffi- 
culties will be required, and sacrifices of present 
comfort, but all for the sake of your children. 
You must teach them not to be dependent ; for, 
although they may be launched well, they 
cannot always be taken in tow, nor must you 
rely now on periodical supplies or relief. Mr. 
Nobbs, your pastor, will tell you how he was 
received, and the circumstances of your island- 
life inquired into, by our gracious and beloved 
Queen, and her Royal Consort, the Prince 
Albert ; he will tell you that many great and 
good persons have interested themselves in your 
welfare. And why ? Because, where tares had 
been sown, and their increase only anticipated, 
a good harvest has been gathered. 
" It is delightful to witness your pastor's 
return, and very gratifying to have your estima- 
tion of Mr. Holman's ministry. We have all 
been made happy in administering to your 
wants. 
" I said no new law was necessary, but let 
me recommend one new custom ' That every 
house possess sufficient brooms, for the girls to 
sweep inside the house and the boys outside, 
twice a-day ; and the collection of your refuse 
should be daily placed where it would come in 
season as manure for your crops. 7 Act up to the 
old saying : ; The city is soon clean, when every 
man sweeps before his own door.' 
" I would recommend, also, that a book 
should be procured to register your laws and 
