The Journal of the AGLSP

XXVIII.2 CM4-83


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The Orphan

An orphan might be the most wicked of men but becomes a moralist concerning the conduct towards one’s parents. For example, I beat my old man when he got too troublesome while out in the market. The orphan saw my blows and cried out, begging me to stop. I did not stop; in fact, I hit him even harder. Noticing my reaction, I am certain the orphan would have cried out when I was a troublesome child while out in the market.

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