. Forrester's pictorial miscellany for the family circle . to prison, if we tell him what mischief we have done. I cannot help that, replied Edward; I will do right, come whatwill. Upon this they set off in haste, and after walking a milethey found Mr. Clarke. Edward told him the whole truth, andexpressed much sorrow that he had been so careless, and took all theblame to himself. He promised Mr. C. that he would pay him for thf-barn, if he should live long enough to earn the money. Mr. C., whowas a very passionate man, was very angry with Edward, andtreated him harshly, and told him he ought t


. Forrester's pictorial miscellany for the family circle . to prison, if we tell him what mischief we have done. I cannot help that, replied Edward; I will do right, come whatwill. Upon this they set off in haste, and after walking a milethey found Mr. Clarke. Edward told him the whole truth, andexpressed much sorrow that he had been so careless, and took all theblame to himself. He promised Mr. C. that he would pay him for thf-barn, if he should live long enough to earn the money. Mr. C., whowas a very passionate man, was very angry with Edward, andtreated him harshly, and told him he ought to be sent to the statesprison. Edward turned away deeply mortified, not knowing whatto do. He went home with a heavy heart and related all that hadhappened. As soon as the neighbors heard of the misfortune ofpoor Edward, and how honest he had been, and how harshly he hadbeen used by Mr. C.; they felt a sympathy for him, and generouslycontributed money enough to pay for the barn. My young friends,it is always safe to do right. Honesty is the best 100 PICTORIAL MISCELLANY.


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