The old Jewish legend says that Abrahams principal jewel was one worn upon his breast, 'whose light raised those who were bowed down, and healed the sick,' and when he passed from earth it was placed in heaven, where it shown as one of the great stars.

Of such kind must be our jewel." He stopped, and blushing through his beard, as if ashamed of his heroics, said with a light laugh: "But if there is anything I fear it is self-righteousness which cankereth the soul.

Come; I will show you a sight which will repress any tendency you may ever feel to exalt your services to the pinnacle of human merit." While leading her to a remote part of the hospital he continued: "Of course greater love hath no man than this, that he gave his life for that which he loves.

Considered relatively to the person the peasant who falls in the defense of his country gives just as much as the Emperor who may die by his side.

In either case the measure of devotion is brim-full.