The Boy makes the Man.—Benedict Arnold—George Washington—Gov. Ritner—Roger Sherman. 9

CHAPTER II.

Filial Piety.—George Washington—obey God rather than man—a son’s love—filial piety rewarded—filial tenderness—filial impiety punished—think how you will feel when your parents are gone—benefit of obedience—reward of disobedience—conscientious obedience—cheerful obedience, sullen obedience, and disobedience. 16

CHAPTER III.

Social Virtues and Vices.—Brotherly affection—the golden rule—gratitude and benevolence—manners—overcome evil with good—use of the tongue—contention—punctuality. 31

CHAPTER IV.

Bad Company and Bad Habits.—Green, the reformed gambler—profaneness—playing truant—ruin of a deacon’s son—bad books—intemperance—going to the theatre—gaming 70

CHAPTER V.

Industry—Labor, &c.—An Indian story—business first and then pleasure—industry. 90

CHAPTER VI.

True Greatness.—Anecdotes of President Jefferson, Chief Justice Marshall, Chancellor Kent, and Dr. Franklin. 97

CHAPTER VII.

Advantages of Honesty.—Colbert—two opposite examples—fruits of dishonesty. 101

CHAPTER VIII.

Pursuit of Knowledge.—Reading—love of learning—dislike of study. 109

CHAPTER IX.

Miscellaneous Subjects.—Fickleness—independence of character—contentment—the old black sheep. 115

CHAPTER X.

Religion.—Religious knowledge—the Sabbath—early piety recommended—uncertainty of life. 124