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friends, frozen every morning into statues. Edward, tell me what you remember.

Edward. "My lesson in the history of Rome, was the character of Antoninus Pius. He was one of the best of the Roman Emperors. While he was young, he paid great respect to the aged, and when he grew rich he gave liberally to the poor. He greatly disliked war. He said he had 'rather save the life of one subject, than destroy a thousand enemies.' Rome was prosperous and happy, under his government. He reigned 22 years, and died with many friends surrounding his bed, at the age of 74."

Mrs. Ludlow. "Was he not beloved