If men would learn to attend to their own business, and let other people's affairs which do not concern them alone, it would be much better for them, and for the peace of the community. But there are a great many persons who are constantly sticking their noses into other people's matters, prying and spying into things that do not concern them, and as a consequence they often get themselves and others into trouble. They are very officious, will come without being sent for, and stay without being invited. They will question you like a confessor, and give their opinions like an expounder. Like a man starting a dry pump, they will pour something in, in hope of getting a good deal out. Beware of such folks; they are neither true nor trusty. They would betray their own mother's son. The less you have to do with them the better. Do not stand on ceremony with them. Cut their acquaintance at once.—Sel.