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(5) [centered]

In finding our chief happiness in
their society – as they make that so-
-ciety.

Showing that we have a more
free & easy way with them than with
other people. Make Confida's [Confidants] of Chos. [Chosen] Comp^s [Companions].
In openly joining them in their
various plans of evil – & avowing
their principles of conduct, &
defending their wicked ways.

(b) How certain & ruinous
will such a course be if
not abandoned.
[very faintly written or erased]
(Table of wolf = "agnus" –)

1 It tends to efface all good
impressions – & all sacred mem-
-ories – all holy teachings – all
regard for the great realities to come.
[drawing of hand pointing at this section, left side of page]