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GIVING TO BEGGARS. 01
enough — is it not all that God demands of us ?—
to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter
those who are shelterless, and defend the de
fenseless ? They cannot eat money if they have
it; and they do not want to eat till they are
hungry."
Half an hour at dinner, and half an hour in
pleasant conversation ahout giving in charity,
had brought the time to one o'clock precisely;
and on Mr. Williams saying that he must go to
his desk, the discussion
terminated.