Heaps riches for his worthless heir,
“Despised, disgraced, supremely blest,
Cheating his partner, friend, and guest,
Uncounted stores his bursting coffers fill;
But something unpossessed is ever wanting still.”
At the conclusion of the ode, Dr. Greydon remarked:
“Mollie, there is much wisdom in our Latin poets. Simplicity and virtuous lives are the safeguards of nations. When Horace sang, the Roman people began to feel the dangers of wealth and riotous living; may our own country escape these baneful influences.”
Mrs. Greydon looked at her daughter with loving eyes when she had finished her translation, and turning to Mr. Barclugh, said as she arose to leave the young people to themselves:
“Mr. Barclugh, we take much pleasure in our Mollie’s preaching. We hope that she will not bore you.