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"This day was passed in the same routine as that which preceded

it. The young man was constantly employed out of doors, and the

girl in various laborious occupations within. The old man, whom I

soon perceived to be blind, employed his leisure hours on his

instrument or in contemplation. Nothing could exceed the love and

respect which the younger cottagers exhibited towards their

venerable companion. They performed towards him every little

office of affection and duty with gentleness, and he rewarded

them by his benevolent smiles.