CHAPTER III.
Social Virtues and Vices.—Brotherly affection—the golden rule—gratitude and benevolence—manners—overcome evil with good—use of the tongue—contention—punctuality. [31]
CHAPTER IV.
Bad Company and Bad Habits.—Green, the reformed gambler—profaneness—playing truant—ruin of a deacon’s son—bad books—intemperance—going to the theatre—gaming [70]
CHAPTER V.
Industry—Labor, &c.—An Indian story—business first and then pleasure—industry. [90]
CHAPTER VI.
True Greatness.—Anecdotes of President Jefferson, Chief Justice Marshall, Chancellor Kent, and Dr. Franklin. [97]
CHAPTER VII.
Advantages of Honesty.—Colbert—two opposite examples—fruits of dishonesty. [101]