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 taking him by the hand said, "Indeed, Mr. “Whittington I am in earnest with you, and "sent for you to congratulate you on your "great success. Your cat has produced you “more money than I am worth in the world, “and may you long enjoy it and be happy."

At length being shewn the treasure, and convinced by them that all of it belonged to him, he fell upon his knees, and thanked the for his providential care of such a poor miserable creature. He then laid all the treasure at his master’s feet, who refused to take any part of it, but told him he heartily rejoiced at his prosperity, and hoped the wealth he had acquired would be a comfort to him and make him happy. He then applied to his mistress and to his good friend Miss Alice, who refused to take any part of the money, but told him she really rejoiced at his good success, and wished him all imaginable felicity. He then gratified the captain, factor, and ship’s crew, for the care they had taken of his cargo, distributed presents to all the servants in the house not forgetting even his old enemy the cook, though she little deserved it.

After this Mr Fitzwarren advised Mr Whittington to send for the necessary people, and dress himself like a gentleman, and made him the