Page:Instructor.pdf/22

 Nor is he a true servant, who buys dear to share in the profit with the seller.

Nor yet he who tells tales without doors, or deals basely in his master's name with other people, or connives at others loiterings, wastings, or dishonourable reflections.

But a true servant is the contrary of all this: he is diligent, careful, trusty. He tells no tales, he reveals no secrets, refuses no pains, is not to be tempted by gain, or awed by fear, to unfaithfulness. Such a servant deserves well, and, if modest under his merit, should be liberally rewarded.

Such a servant serves in serving his master, and may expect double wages for his work here and hereafter.

NDEAVOUR to be perfect in the calling you are engaged in, and by assiduous in every part thereof; industry being the natural means of acquiring wealth honour and reputation, as idleness is of poverty, shame and disgrace, II. Lay a good foundation in regard to con principle. Be sure not wilfully to over-react or deceive your neighbour, but keep always in your eye the golden rule of doing as you would be done unto.