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(4) [centered]

3 Not to be among them for
the purpose of doing them good.

To know what men
believe – must hear what they say.
To know how they practice they must
be observed. Can't learn habits of
thought till we know mens [men's] in their
private character. One can do little
good till he knows hum. [human] nat. [nature] – till
he has some prac. [practical] kn. [knowledge] of t. [the] world –
& he must mingle in the world to learn
this ~

4. But, in giving them coun-
-tenance.

In showing that our sympathies
are with their wrong-doing.

In showing that we like their
company for other than mere matters
of business & convenience – that our
fondness is that of congenial temper ~

[written in ink on center-left of page]
Benton,
mento [Sacramento] City,
California.

(4) [centered]

3 Not to be among them for
the purpose of doing them good.

To know what men
believe – must hear what they say.
To know how they practice they must
be observed. Can't learn habits of
thought till we know mens [men's] in their
private character. One can do little
good till he knows hum. [human] nat. [nature] – till
he has some prac. [practical] kn. [knowledge] of t. [the] world –
& he must mingle in the world to learn
this ~

4. But, in giving them coun-
-tenance.

In showing that our sympathies
are with their wrong-doing.

In showing that we like their
company for other than mere matters
of business & convenience – that our
fondness is that of congenial temper ~

[written in ink on center-left of page]
Benton,
mento [Sacramento] City,
California.