A VERY SOFT ANSWER. Thomas, iyccl eight, was the possessor "Always remember, my dear," his uollier tolil him anxiously, "that 'A oft answer tumeth away wrath.' So f any little boy or girl hits you or inults jou, even if he's wrong to do it, list repeat those words to yourself, and o careful not to lose your temper." Tommy promised, and on the following j motli'.T smilingly iuciiiired of him if he had home in mind her precept*. "Yes, mamma," replied the youngster demurely, " even though one of the boys called me a liar." " And yon remembered what I told you about a soft answer turning away wrath? Good, Tommy! And what soft answer did you make!" " Please, mamma," replied the youngster, getting to work upon his lunch, " I hit him in the eye with a rotten tomato 1"
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 324, 25 January 1908, Page 2
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140Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 324, 25 January 1908, Page 2
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