A Perfect Gentleman. T21

And now, in conclusion, let me urge my
young friends, even the poorest amongst
them—the lads of the Industrial Brigades
and Training Ships—to believe me when
I say, that it is within their reach to attain
the highest places in the prizes of life—to
be gentlemen whilst poor, and gentlemen
when rich—giving with open hand, and thus
twice blessing— -

“Blessing him who gives and him who takes,”

Will you try? Men succeed because they
dare attempt ; you will have special tempta-
tions and difficulties, but praying friends will
remember you. You are dear indeed to
some. -

One such poor gentleman is thus reported
of, by a friend of mine in Manchester.

“T’d like to ask mi mither, sir,’ and
Walter pushed back his Scotch bonnet,
showing a fine forehead and a pair of “bonny
blue een.” He was speaking to one of the
workers connected with a Home for Waifs
and Strays in an important English town.
This shepherd of stray lambs had found
Walter the butt of a group of street urchins,