You can help your mother by looking out for your brothers and sisters, as well as supplying your father's place on the farm." "I am glad you think I can make myself useful," said Frank, feeling relieved.

"Mrs.Mason has just been telling me that I am not fit for the charge, and that discouraged me a little." "It's a great responsibility, no doubt, to come on one so young," said the old lady, "but it's of God's appointment.

He will strengthen your hands, if you will only ask Him.

If you humbly seek His guidance and assistance, you need not fear to fail." "Yes," said Frank soberly, "that's what I mean to do." "Then you will feel that you are in the path of duty.

You'll be serving your country just as much as if you went yourself." "That's just the way I feel, Mrs.Chester," exclaimed Frank eagerly.