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The Lcrw oI Little Boys

A year or so ago the Minneapolis Tribune propounded what is called the Law of Diminishing Enthusiasms in Little Boys.

This law concerns itself with little boys who come to you in November and with great enthusiasm offer for a modest sum to keep your sidewalks clear of snow all winter. That enthusiasm diminishes swiftlv and the sidewalks do not get cleared.

Those same little boys will offer to mow the lawn and weed the garden all summer, also for a modest sum. It may be accepted that before July comes the little boys will become victi:ms of the Law of Diminishing Enthusiasms in Little Boys and the lawns will not get cut and the gardens will not be weeded.

Some older people in business organizations also seem to be subject to the same law.-(From the Nashua Cavalier.)

Chcrrles E. Wilson on Americc

Charles E. Wilson, President of General Motors, had the following to say about a year ago:

"The important facts about America are these: First, our present system is the best that has ever been devised in history. Second, it has an inherent ability to improve itself, and, in fact, is constantly improving. And, third; it is built on the desirability of progress and improvement. Therefore, to argue that we should scrap our system because it isn't already perfect, makes no sense.

"f look upon America today as I look upon a 1951 car. They have both come a long way from their early beginnings. Both can stand improvement. But each of them is far and away the best thing of its kind that has been produced to date. God willing, I hope to do my share toward building still better motorcars; and, as one in millions, to do my part toward creating a better country."

A Friend

A friend is like an old song, Grown sweeter with the years, A friend is one who shares our joys, And wipes away our tears.

A friend will look for goodness, In everything we do, A friend is one who knows our faults, Yet finds our virtues. too.

A friend will share a crust of bread, Or help to lift a load, Happy, happy we who find, Good friends along the road.

-Author Unknown.

City Girl

A girl from the city watched for several minutes while a group of farmhands spread out hay to dry. Then, unable to suppress her curiositp she asked politely:

"Are they looking for a needle?"

Diplomcrtic or Witty?

A German in the Soviet zone was accosted by a Communist party member on a lonely road and relieved of all his possessions except his shirt.

"Could f have two marks back?" pleaded the German. "Why?" asked the Communist.

"Well, sir," the German answered, "I haven't paid my dues to the organization for German-Soviet Friendship, and I don't want to lose my good standing."-Pathfinder News Magazine.

Pressur'e Too Great

A minister returned a used car to the dealer and was asked:

"What's the matter, Parson? Can't you run it?"

The pastor replied sharply:

"Not and stay in the ministry."

Books

-(Chicago Tribune.)

Books-are a guide to youth, an entertainment for age. They support us under solitude, and keep us from being a burden to ourselves. They help us to forget the crossness of men and things; compose our nerves and our passions, and lay our disappointment asleep.-Anon.

Buddha Scrid:

Delusions, errors, and lies are like some huge, gaudy vessels, the rafters of which are rotten and worm-eaten, and those who embark in them are sure to be shiowrecked.

Good cnd Bad Luck

Good luck is the gayest of all gay girls, Long in one place she will not stay; Back from your brow she strokes the curls, Kisses you quick, and fies away.

But Madame Bad Luck soberly comes, And stays-no fancy has she for flitting; Snatches of true-l'ove songs she hums, And sits by your bed, and brings her knitting.

-John Hay-

1'what ramous *"f"St43"ff;:"", the ship?"' asked the history teacher.

Replied a humorous-minded pupil:

"I don't know, but I'll bet his name was either MacIntosh or McTavish."

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