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WHAT BOYS CAN DO
A DIALOGUE FOR THREE BOYS
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OHN.-Well, Charles, how did you like the Band of Hope
meeting last night'?
CHARLEs.-Very much indeed; and yet, I came home
in
a bad humor.
JOHN.-ln a bad humor'? How was that'?
CHARLEs.-Why, I felt so pleased with Mr. Raper's speech, and
he showed the need there was for every one to be doing some–
thing in our own good cause; and I felt ashamed of myself for
doing so little. The fact is, I can't see what boys can do,. ex–
cept recite and sing at meetings.
JOHN.-Oh, nonsense, Charles, we can do a great deal; and you
know even your favorite speaker said, "We must never de–
spise the day of small things."
"Smallest helps if rightly given,
Will make the impulse stronger;
It will be strong enough ·one day,–
Wait a little longer."
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CHARLEs.-Hear, hear! Bravo, John; you will be coming out
as a lecturer, bye and bye. Well, you certainly have given me
a little more courage; but do tell me what we can do.
JOHN.-You· see that man across the way'? He is evidently a
drunkard by his face and dress. Let us go and talk to him,
and try and get him to sign.
CHARLEs.--Come along then
(walk across the platform) .
JOHN.-Good evening, siF. We want you to come with us, and
do as we have .done.
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