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never find in me anything but a kind and indulgent
friend. So, though I insist upon order and atten-
tion, I keep in mind Tommy’s plan of “all kindness.”
I have grown fond of them, I know ; and I believe
that my scholars are fond of me. When I see a
high-spirited boy full of fun and mischief, I must
needs be forbearing towards him for Tommy’s sake ;
and if a dull, shy, stupid-seeming child comes te
the school, I cannot but be patient and gentle with
him, remembering that I was just such a child, and
that I might have been dull and frightened and
helpless still, but for the kindness of those who
befriended the little sickly boy of Turnaside
Cottage.

 

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