" LATE again, Bob," said his master reprovingly, and at the same time pointing to the clock, as his young apprentice came slowly sauntering into the workshop ; " how many times have I told you that to succeed in your business you must be punctual, and an early riser, and make a diligent use of your time and opportunities of learning? Once give way to idle habits, and they will grow upon you till everything becomes a trouble, and you will be a useless member of society, instead of by industry and perseverance doing good in the world." Bob made no reply to this long speech; but as he worked diligently the rest of the day, his master hoped it had made an impression, and that he would not have in future to lecture him on the necessity of being industrious and punctual.
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