Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03
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be corrected a the office" and there would
have been two hard flints instead of one;
but she smiled sweetly and said: 'Ceriainly,
/ shall be delighted to have you make cor
rections 1t is unusually kind of you to take
so much interest in the matter. If you are
willing l will just sit down here and write
the matter up in order that l may not
trouble YOU second time"
Not one correction was made In her copy,
and a few minutes later she was offered
fine position at high salary by the same
man, who in his manner had been insult
ing.
The reposeful debater is more likely to be
victorious. In a religious conference there
was up for discussion a question of vital
Importance to the body of clergymen. The
bishop and one of the presiding elders had
the floor. The bishop of a nervous, excit-
able temperament, that could not easily
brook opposition, was learned man. He
wished to make the preS.d ng elder. whose
name was Michael, appear at dlsadVan-
tage. and before the body referred to him
as the archangel The presiding elder was
not frustrated by the laughter of the as
sembly.
He allowed them complete enjoyment. and
when he again had the floor calmly said,
addressing the bishop: Your excellency
will remember, no doubt, with whom the
archangel contended' 1t was with the
devil
Everything comes to him who can MAIN
tain silence and wait until the time has
come for action" Repose should be culti-
waited In talking, walking. acting. thinking
Energy Is delightful. necessary. Energy
under control Is masterful.
A Book
Is a lovable friend It is responsive to
every mood. 1t never finds fault. 1t never
scolds. Teaches without hard words or
anger 1t reveals everything to you when
you are In a thoroughly inquiring frame Of
mind.
When you are mystical 1t puzzles you just
enough to satisfy the digging bent OF
your nature at that particular moment. II
you grow tired and put 1t aside unceremo
niously 1t never reproaches but greets you
more cheerfully the next time and offers
you the best 1t has and tries again to cater
to your best impulses.
When you wish to visit the ruins OF an
tiquity 1t guides you all the way. You may
travel through ancient Rome and view her
fallen splendors. You may talk with Marie
Antoinette or enjoy the society of Queen
Elizabeth. You may feast with the great
or sympathize with the poor. You may do
all this when you will. with whom you will
and as you will. Truly, as has been said:
What lovable friend book isl
Attraction
Is the ruling power of life. All progress is
the result of being drawn TO do things and
not forced. The life of social conditions Is
the outcome of attraction. We see beau
tiful gem and naturally lean toward it. A
beautiful character is a magnet toward
which we are irresistibly drawn. A beau
tiful eve compels by the power Of attrac-
ton. We love not because we fear but be-
cause we are drawn to the object Of our
affection.
Plant life is attracted toward the sun and
animal life Is attracted to the light.
Would you be a force for good and an at
traction for the highest inspiration in the
world? Let your mind and your heart and
your soul be full of sunlight. Be able to
unlock the inner heart of the one you meet
and show him the road that leads to glory
Hold IN your heart comfort for the worn
and weary. Lift up those that are down.
Defeat the illusions of their senses and show
them what IT means to triumph.
MAUDE WINIFRED ROGERS