THE

BOY'S FRIEND;

OR THE

MAXIMS OF A CHEERFUL OLD MAN.

BY CARLTON BRUCE.

There are some who lay down their wise saws with a frown,

And appear to delight in dull weather;

While others teach youth, with the maxims of truth,

To smile, and grow wise together.

WITH ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD.

SECOND EDITION.

LONDON:

JOHN HARRIS, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH-YARD.

1837.