In his first library system, subscribers would pay the price of one book and sign a promissory note, agreeing to pay twice the value of any book they failed to return. The library became a popular hang-out for bored youth, who benefited greatly from their exposure to books. Ben took great pride in living frugally. Although Benjamin believed in God, he seldom attended church. One friend, a minister, convinced him to attend a few sermons. The church-serving sermons turned Ben off because his idea of a "good" human being was someone who treated others with respect, someone who was truthful,.....
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