By all means avoid meanness andstiuginete. Give away as much as you please, the more the better, always provided that nobody but yourself suffers by your giving, that the person benefited is worthy, and that it is done without ostentation. Amusements are to religion like breezes of air to the flame—gentle ones will fan it, but strong ones will put it out.—Dr Thomas. Old lady (to grocer's boy): " What makes the price of them potatoes so stiff, my boy?" Grocer's boy: " It's because there's so much starch in 'em, mum."
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Evening Star, Issue 7876, 8 April 1889, Page 1
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90Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 Evening Star, Issue 7876, 8 April 1889, Page 1
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