re nobly enhance his happiness than by
establishing a school of the first class, in a building erected for the
purpose, endowing it amply, and making a present of it to the town.
Ten thousand dollars more could easily be made, and it would enable him
to do that very handsome thing for Summerfield.

In comes the money without effort, and without delay; the school is
established on a pleasant eminence, in full view of his mansion, and it
makes a fine ornament to the place; while he finds it a pleasant sight
indeed, to see talented young men, and accomplished young women, going
forth from Fabens' Academy, to improve society, and ennoble their own
life with learning, and graceful manners and ways.

And while revelling in this new source of joy, his fortune continues to
grow, and the sixth scene opens. It will be thought a novel enterprise
in that community, and he is prepared for it, and even for a few sneers
and witticisms; but these will not move him at all, and he resolves to
build a meeting-house, and call a pastor, and settle a salary upon him.
He has always supported Elder Darling's meeting--the Elder is an
excellent man, and he will continue to support him; but he is not
perfectly suited with the Elder's preaching; it wants heartier life,
and a more evangelical power and effect; and he knows of many who
hunger for a gospel of larger faith and charity; which shall feed and
refresh the people, and raise their aims and views; which shall
identify religion more with a pure and benevolent character; which
shall not be sectarian; and, free from cant and vain pretension, shall
enter into every-day life, and make smiles its hymns, and deeds of good
its prayers. Such a minister can be procured, such a church
established. He can establish it himself, and not mind the cost. He
will do it, and ask no man's assistance. Up goes a beautiful church as
there is in all the country, and on comes the eloquent preacher; and
full meetings, and joyful seasons follow. If ever he was a man of
perfect happiness, it is now.

And what can prevent the continuance of his bliss? The evangelical
gospel sounds sweeter than ever in his ears. New interpretations of
Scripture enlighten him, and higher views of God and heaven open like
elysium around. And can anything, out of heaven, flood his heart with
a fuller satisfaction, than on a still, bright, silent Sunday, such as
God gives in holiest beauty only to the country, to ride in his
carr