Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 June 1886 — Recognition of Farces. [ARTICLE]

Recognition of Farces.

Gratitude is a grace by far too rarely found. The story of the lepers in a book which reveals not only more of the divine nature, but more of human nature, than any other, represents the usual sad disproportion of gratitude in the world. The lepers were peculiar in the misfortune of leprosy, but not peculiar in the other misfortune of in--gratitude. Every feeling grows by expression ; hence we should strive to increase our appreciation of favors by every possible acknowledgement of them. Yet a great many favors are habitually accepted by us as a matter of course, and if not entirely unacknowledged, are very carelessly and indifferently received. A domestic said once, in speaking of a deceased mistress with respect and affection, “It was a pleasure to do anything for her, for whatever It was, great or small, she always had a bright smile, and a hearty ‘Thankyou.’” “Why do you suppose Madam B has so many friends?” asked a young girl about an aged lady who received a great many visits and tokens of remembrance. “Everybody seems to like her.” “I can give yon one reason,” answered her aunt; “she is always grateful for every kindness, and shows that she appreciates even the slightest favor, —a flower, the loan of a book, whatever it may be —by a prompt and heartfelt recognition of any attention, any personal thoughtfulness on the part of others. M Ie you are a wise man, you will treat the world as the moon treats it. Show only one side of yourself, seldom show yourself too much at a time, and let what you show be calm, cool, and polished. But look at every side of the world. • J ust think of the brilliant field that old Noal* had for a fish stbry, with not a witness of his efforts ; but he wasn’t up to the times.— Germantown Independent.