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And woe worth the selfish man who should seek to turn aside your mind from such a refined speculation! He would surely deserve condign punishment.

Nay, that were judging too uncharitably. He might give one an opportunity of proving the strength of one's resolution, without incurring severe censure.

But what if he should prove the weakness of it: would he not then deserve to be called a very selfish fellow?

I will give hard names to nobody: and I must ask your opinion of another affair, if you will have the goodness to favour me with it.—What had I better do in regard to my little idle nephew? I should like to give him a good education; for, idle as he is, he is clever enough: and I should like to avoid all fallacious and useless modes of tuition. I have been advised to have his head examined by the famous phrenologist who is now in the place; will you do me the favour to be present?

I shall have the honour to obey your summons whenever you please.