I wouldn't mean to, but it might slip out, just as 'devil' did a few minutes ago," said Dan, anxious to do his duty, and let her know his shortcomings.
"I know you try not to say or do any thing to harm the little fellow, and here is where I think Demi will help you, because he is so innocent and wise in his small way, and has what I am trying to give you, dear, good principles.

It is never too early to try and plant them in a child, and never too late to cultivate them in the most neglected person.

You are only boys yet; you can teach one another.

Demi will unconsciously strengthen your moral sense, you will strengthen his common sense, and I shall feel as if I had helped you both." Words could not express how pleased and touched Dan was by this confidence and praise.

No one had ever trusted him before, no one had cared to find out and foster the good in him, and no one had suspected how much there was hidden away in the breast of the neglected boy, going fast to ruin, yet quick to feel and value sympathy and help.