Question

Dialogue between father and son about generation.

Answer 1

Son.

Well sir I am willing to be directed by you, as you know what will be most useful and bene∣ficial to me.

Father.

Since the time that we took that agreeable walk, you are become older and bigger, and I hope have read and learned a good deal.

Son.

Sir I have read some little story books wrote for the instruc∣tion of children, such as the Moth∣er's gift, the Father's legacy to his children, the Child's Instruc∣tor, and Children's Friend, &c. I have also read some little histories of the Bible.

Father.

Have you not also read the bible.

Son.

Yes Sir, I have read it through and through again, and some parts of it I have read many times.