The Husbandman's Life.
Some people are so fond of ill-luck that they run half-way to meet it.
Meeting Troubles Half-way.
Earth is here so kind, that just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs with a harvest.
A Land of Plenty [Australia].
The ugliest of trades have their moments of pleasure. Now, if I were a grave-digger, or even a hangman, there are some people I could work for with a great deal of enjoyment.
Ugly Trades.
A blessed companion is a book,—a book that fitly chosen is a life-long friend.
Books.
There is something about a wedding-gown prettier than in any other gown in the world.