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 THE PLEASANT STORY OF

OBADIAH MOUSETRAP.

Quoth Hudibras, the cause is clear- As thou hast proved by their practice, No argument like matter of fact is; And we are best of all led to Mens principles by what they do.

HUD.

IT is most certain that mens' actions speak their principles the plainest, and it is not what we say, but what we do, that wise men judge by; and therefore the following story may be a proper lesson for the unwary to take notice of. Ingratitude is certainly one of the worse sins that a man can be guilty of, and in a very special manner, when it is committed in a breach of trust, under the