9 / 100
will, too. You must come and see me sometime, though our
house is a poor place; but perhaps it will improve now. Good–
bye,
~y
lads, may God bless you, and help me to keep my
promise.
CHARLEs.-Good-bye, we will often come and visit you and
leave you some tracts.
JOHN.-Good-bye, friend; cheer up, better days will dawn upon
you yet.
(Exit drunkard)
JOHN.-Well, Charlie, what do you think of that'? I think it a
very good start for two boys in doing good.
CHARLEs.-So do
I.
I feel so light hearted and happy, that I
think I could jump over a five barred gate.
JOHN.-Oh, there's no pleasure like that enjoyed in trying to
help our fellow-men; and if that poor man is firm to his
pledge, who can tell the future good that may result from our
simple conversation with him'? Perhaps he will be the means
of getting others to join. Our glorious cause will be sure to
succeed if every teetotaler will but do his duty; at any rate
I mean to do my share.
CHARLEs.-And so will I; you will never hear me say again
that boys can't do anything. There only wants the will, and
the way will soon appear. My will is desirous to be at work,
and here is a way opened up directly before me.
JOHN.-Well, here we are at home. Good-night, Charlie.
CHARLES.-Good-night, John.
Juvenile Temperance Book,
1861.
The Ideal
Ya
Gin.
Ya
French and Italian Vermouth.
Ya
Grapefruit Juice.
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