Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-13
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THANK YOU"

among the varied terms that fill the
measure of our language, none are
more replete with meaning, none more
perfect in simplicity, none more touch
ing in sincerity, than the simple phrase
Il thank you" 1t is the fit dress of
the hearts perfect feeling, the essence
Of the light that lives in the soul.
Gratitude does not belong alone to
great things, but is born alike of mag
unanimous deeds and the smallest actions
within the scope of human achievement.
Poor Carotta, my poor Carlotta,' are
nournful words, yet, they are immortal,
as exhibiting the emotion Of the dying
prince, Macmillan Of Hapsburg, who,
when earth and its glories were fading
away, thought most Of her. who ad
been true to him. The same sp. t.
modest though it be, pulses the heart Of
the real lad y or gentleman, whenever a
service, however trivial, has heen re-
ceived.
1t is duty just as incumbent to say
Il thank you" for scat proiiered in a
street car, as to express gratitude for
the donation Of a large sum of money
and, yet, how many fail to recognize the
non-existcnee of distinction.
One sees on the streets of our large
cities daily ladies attired in gorgeous
apparel, and manifesting every evidence
Of wealth and refinement, whose every
expression is elegance, and who, never
tholcss do not seem to comprehend the
universal character of gratitude that
the ragged gamin is as much entitled to
a kind word and soft smile for opening
the door of her carriage, as the
courtly gentleman for assisting her to
alight.
If one cannot afford more substan-
tial recognition Of kindness, it is at
least within his means to say, Il thank
you"
We sometimes meet men whose de-
pertinent at home reveals every phase
Of accomplished politencss, the charm
of whose presence is in itself luxury.
The same individuals, regarded 10 the
dining-room of hotel, would tend to
impress spectator with the thought
that society was Dursing in its bosom
a race Of naughty churls and bungling
Doors. -iSat. ~. Post.
BUILDING CHARACTER. There is a
structure which everybody is building,
young and old, each one for himself 1t
is called character, and in it every act
Of life is a stone. If, day by day, we
be careful to build our lives with pure,
noble, upright deeds, at the end viii
stand a fair temple, honored by God
and man. But. as one leak will sink
ship, and one flaw break a chain, 50
one mean, dishonorablc, untruthful act
0. word will forever leave its impression
and work its influence on our characters.
Then, let the several deeds unite TO form
a day, and, one By one, the days grow
into noble years, and the years. as they
slowly pass, will raise at last beautiful
edifce, enduring forever to our praise.
A negro being asked what he was in
Jail for, said it was for borrowing
money. "But," said the questioner,
"they don't put people in jail for Dor
rowing money" yes" said the darby.
"but | had to knock the man down free
or TO times before he would lcnd
it to me-"
"lf there's no moonlight win you
meet me by gaslight, dearest Juliana Z"
mo Augustus | won't; I'm no gas
meter.''
Temperance Is reasons eirdle and
passions bride, the strength Of the soul
and the foundaii' Of virtue.
Marry young, and If circumstances
require Il, oftea.