My Dear Son. — You are now in a fair way to get along. I trust the Lord will bless you and prosper you. I do not want to annoy you by a lecture ; but I will put down a few things which you will notice : 208 A Busy Life. 1. Never, at any time, do anything your con- science condemns. Keep a clear conscience. It will never pay to defile it. 2. Be faithful to your God and Saviour. Come what may, neglect no religious duty. Always be on the Lord's side. 3. Study economy, yet be generous in giving. 4. Be faithful to the interests of your employers. Never neglect or slight any work committed to you. When men trust you, be sure and prove worthy of the trust. 5. Learn all you can. Study to do your best to get on. Now, my dear boy, think on these things. I will trouble you no more with admonitions. You have been told enough. Now, my heart's desire and prayer to God is, that you may develop into an intelligent, able, successful Christian. You cannot tell how near you are to our hearts. Any mishap befalling you would break them. Come and see us when you can, but business first. Your father,