12mo. 48pp. Uncut. Stitched, as issued. A trifle creased.

A pamphlet published by the Christian tract society under the aims of increasing community philanthropy. The conflict sees the main characters, the benevolent Mr. and Mrs. Howard, reforming the lives of the 'idle' poor through emphasising Christian values, such as honouring the Sabbath, reducing 'frivolous' spending, and reforming the character of local schools.