"Then they must have money before they can buy corn?"

"Certainly, sir."

"But have all gentlemen money?"

Tommy hesitated some time, and at last said, "I believe not always,
sir."

"Why, then," said Mr. Barlow, "if they have not money, they will find it
difficult to procure corn, unless they raise it for themselves." And he
proceeded to recount the History of the Two Brothers, Pizarro and
Alonzo, the former of whom, setting out on a gold-hunting expedition,
prevailed upon the latter to accompany him, and became dependent upon
Alonzo, who, instead of taking gold-seeking implements, provided himself
with the necessaries for stocking a farm.


_III.--Town Life and Country Life_


This story was followed by others, describing life in different and
distant parts of the world; and in addition to the knowledge they
acquired in this way, Tommy and Harry, in their intercourse with their
neighbours and in the cultivation of their gardens, learned a great
deal. Tommy in particular, growing much kinder towards the poor and
towards dumb animals, as well as growing in physical well-being.

Mr. Barlow's young pupils were gradually taught many interesting and