Thus it will be seen this two hundred and twenty-five pound loan affords

A passage, to Adults 31

Children 28

——

Total 59

At the end of the first year after the arrival of these persons, there

will be available for assisting other friends and relatives of this

batch of fifty-nine to join them, about forty pounds; at the end of the

second year, about sixty pounds; third year, about eighty pounds; fourth

year, about one hundred and twenty pounds.

This system sacrifices no independence; incurs scarcely any weight of

obligation. It affords the best possible kind of assistance; for it

helps those who help themselves, and puts it in their power to help

their fellows.

Household words, No. 22, August 24, 1850 · 第 10 / 21 题