Doubtless her way jars upon you; but, Ned, you are younger than she, and it is easier for you to change.

Why not try and accept her method as being a part of her, and try, instead of wincing every time that she touches the sore, to accustom yourself to it.

It may be hard at first, but it will be far easier in the end." Ned stood silent for a minute or two; then he said: "I will try, sir.

My father's last words to me were to be kind to mother, and I have tried hard, and I will go on trying." "That is right, my boy; and ask God to help you.

We all have our trials in this life, and this at present is yours; pray God to give you strength to bear it.".