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corn to sell and to keep." Work while it is called to-day, for you know not how much you may be hindered to-morrow, "One to-day is worth two to-morrows," as Poor Richard says; and farther, "Never leave that till tomorrow, which you can do to-day." If you were a servant, would you not be ashamed that a good master should catch you idle? Are you then your own master? Be ashamed to catch yourself idle, when there is so much to be done for yourself, your family, your country, and your king. Handle your tools without mittens; remember, that "The cat in gloves catches no mice," as Poor Richard says. It is true, there is much to be done, and, perhaps, you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for "Constant dropping wears away stones; and, By diligence and patience the mouse eat in two the cable and, Little strokes fell great oaks."
Methinks I hear some of you say, "Must a man afford himself no leisure?"—I will tell thee, my friend, what Poor Richard says; "Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure; and, since thou art not sure of
