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22 Many persons have been very long married before they had Children, and after all have had very large families. But as that is what none can properly account for, nor help, there ought to be no reflections on either side against one-another.

Of all the evils that attend the married state, when love is wanting, jealousy is the greatest. And how can it otherwise be, and especially where there is the very least ground given for such a suspicion? Therefore I would advise all new married persons in particular, to beware of harbouring that diabolical disposition against the partner of their life; for if it be once allowed a place in the heart of either man or woman, it will gather such strength, as it may be the mean of spoiling all their future happiness ever after during life.

Love and harmony in the married fate, is the greatest beauty in the field of nature; for what is the value of the enjoyment of all other things without this? Riches and the greatest.