A lady who was very rich, and fond of pomp and show, after having
displayed, in a visit she made, her diamonds, pearls, and richest
jewels, earnestly desired Cornelia, the illustrious, to let her see her
jewels also. Cornelia dexterously turned the conversation to another
subject, to wait the return of her sons, who were gone to the public
schools. When they returned and entered their mother's apartment, she
said to the rich lady, pointing to them with her hand, "These are my
jewels, and the only ornaments I admire."
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