But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money - not misspending, but simply making no use of it. Nay, his action seems that of one anxious that the gift should not be misused or lost, but ready to be returned, just as he got it.

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