A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company hekeeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one shouldalways live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it alwayswas, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cherful of companions. Itdoes nol urnils backupon us in times of adversily or distress. I alwaypeseives uswith the same kindness; amusing and instructing us in youth, and comforting and