Words for the Wise

"Words for the Wise" by T. S. Arthur is a series of stories from the 1800's, focusing on morality and how people act, along with what happens as a result. The book begins by showing how characters handle difficult situations that test what they believe in, how honest they are, and what problems exist in society. The book starts with Mr. Petron, a rich businessman, rethinking his assumptions about a tailor, Moale, who is having money troubles. Petron realizes that being poor and in debt can be a heavy burden, especially when people are unforgiving, and the book uses this idea to introduce more stories about right and wrong, and how society views money, duty, and being a good person.