BOOK II.  CHAP. IV.                                59
 

CHAPTER   IV.
 

ARGUMENT.
 

Tms first chapter upon friendship (see Argument to Book IL Chap. II.),
gives a general view of its value. Many who acknowledge in general
terms the worth of friends, appear least of all anxious to acquire or retain
them (§ 1—4). But yet no possession is more desirable or permanent
than that of a good friend; for he cares for another's property and busi¬
ness, shares his fortune whether, prosperous or adverse, and is sometimes
even more solicitous for the health and prosperity of his friend than for
his own (§ 5—7).
 

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