Charles Jones, The Footman - We hope this short story will prove a valuable lesson to young people as they come to an age when they are able to begin working at various jobs; that they must be ever faithful to their employers, maintain an excellent character, and shun evil company.
The Good Mother's Legacy is the story of a widow who endeavoured to raise her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Her efforts are richly rewarded even though one daughter had to return home as the prodigal son.
The Old Man, His Children, and the Bundle of Sticks - An interesting poem of a father who blesses his children before his death. He uses a bundle of sticks (fagot) for his illustration of how he wishes them to conduct themselves in the future without him.
The History of Dilligent Dick is a heartwarming story relating how fame and fortune are no comfort in life when accompanied by a guilty conscience because they were ill gotten gains. Diligent Dick and his family in their humble happy, though poor home, are much happier than the stranger they rescue who finally confesses the sin he has harboured for so long a time.