William. Will the hedge-hog be glad when he gets loose?
Grandfather. Very glad.
William. Then I shall be glad too.
Grandfather. I hope that you will always delight in making other creatures happy: and then you will be happy yourself.
William. I love to see the dog happy, and the cat happy.
Grandfather. Yes, surely; and you love to make them happy.
William. How can I make them happy?
Grandfather. By giving them what they want, and by taking kind notice of them, and when you get on Cæsar’s back again, as he lets you ride, do not strike him, but coax him gently.
William. Can I make my brothers and sisters happy?
Grandfather. You can each of you make yourself and all the rest of the children happy, by being kind and good-humored to each other; willing to oblige, and glad to see the others pleased.