Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
Good Reasons for Returning

Dear Householders: Again l come stumbling
in to disturb the Household for few minutes.
One reason for my appearing rather suddenly
is to say TO Sylvia that resent the sarcastic
manner in which she spoke Of the illness of
her ''old bach" Sylvia, it's outrageous to
think you would speak so of such a noble fell
low. He was only afraid II he journeyed to
the promised land you might have to put up
with an old widower next time. Bachelors are
good fellows" but old widowers are holy
terrors."
Speaking of good fellows'' reminds me Of
Penclope's remarks on why the ''other fellow
gets in ahead of the good fellow the latter
are too honest TO flatter. and the other fell
lows" are good at such, and girls like fiattery
so well they easily win sometimes TO the sor
row of the girls.
Another reason for my hasty return is TO
say 10 Mrs. Dora that I feel complimented to
know she agrees with me on what constitutes
a true gentleman But, for the sake of the
other distinguished gentleman member of the
Benevolent Protective order of Bachelors" Z
hasten TO say that I don't think the other
compliment is due me. as 1 am only Thru
degree" bachelor, and judging from her re-
marks the other gentleman must be a sixth or
eighth degree bachelor at least. Then 1 don't
feel that have ever acted in a way TO merit
such nice words. though II is ever my earnest
desire TO say do something or act in away
that will influence boys TO grow up TO be gen
tleemn.
Speaking OF influence causes me to think OF
Grace Griffins remarks influence in The
Semi-Weekly Journal Of April 9Th That was
Just fine, Grace. your letter goes I'm my scrap
Mrs. Dora. you should bear that in nina
while bringing up your boys: Select their as
sociates with care. Also furnish them with
/ plenty Of good books and magazInes Good
books and clean magazines have done a great
zeal 70 Influence boys and girls in the right
direction; especially where good associates
are scarce. Then, teach y0ar BOYS TO sneak
kindly; there is so much in the way one saws
thing.
ALL N THE WAY YOU SAY IT.
II not 50 much what you say
As the manner I'm which you say IL:
| II rs not 50 much the language YOU use
As the tone In which you convey it.
Come herer' 1 sharply said.
! And the baby cowed and wept:
/ Come here cooed, and he looked and
And straightway to my lap he crept
| Tie words may he mild and fair.
or the tones may pierce like a, dart:
The words may be soft es the summer air,
1 Or the tone may break the heart.
Whether you know it OF not
1 Whether you mean care,
Gentleness. kindness. love and hate.
| Envy and anger there
A lengthy sermon could be preached from the
/ little poem. but as ! heard a preacher say
once about bis sermon: lit contains lot 81
! through life, viii eyer help to brighten up the
way Tor many weary Pilgrim. On the other
hand. IL wrongly used. will make life hot
miserable and unpleasant-for those with whom
! associate.
Thanks. very much. BeryI for that bushel of
love you so generously handed out to the bach
wonder what's become Of Rowgan. Perhaps
/ he Is still chasing the dog that was after his
p, ducks Like as not some girl guessed his name
and be is fleeing. knowing II he should remain
! he would have to send I'm a proposal; not having
| suitable present on hand:
/ Well I must flee also for methinks / hear
MR.. BAcH.