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and open countenance, the distinguishing mark of innocence ; and in the other a sullen,
down-cast look, the index of a corrupt mind and vicious heart. The industrious youth
is diligently employed at his work, and his thoughts taken up with the business he is
upon. His book, called the " 'Prentice's Guide," supposed to be given him for instruc-
tion, lies open beside him, as if perused with care and attention. The employment of
the day seems his constant study; and the interest of his master his continual regard.
We are given to understand, also, by the ballads of the London 'Prentice, Whittingham
the Mayor, &c. that hang behind him, that he lays out his pence on things that may
improve his mind, and enlighten his understanding. On the contrary, his fellow-
'prentice, with worn-out coat and uncombed hair, overpowered with beer, indicated by
the half-gallon pot before him, is fallen asleep; and from the shuttle becoming the
plaything of the wanton kitten, we learn how he slumbers on, inattentive alike to his
own and his master's interest. The ballad of Moll Flanders, on the wall behind him,
shows that the bent of his mind is towards that which is bad; and his book of instruc-
tions lying torn and defaced upon the ground, manifests how regardless he is of any
tiling tending to his future welfare.