He sold out his oysters as fast as he could get them, at a good profit.

In that same market he continued to deal in oysters and fish for forty years, became king of the business, and ended by founding a college.

His success was won by industry and honesty.
"Give me a chance," says Haliburton's Stupid, "and I will show you." But most likely he has had his chance already and neglected it.
"Well, boys," said Mr.A., a New York merchant, to his four clerks one winter morning in 1815, "this is good news.

Peace has been declared.

Now _we_ must be up and doing.