Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 204, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 August 1916 — Reconciliation. [ARTICLE]

Reconciliation.

In most families and among friends, differences sometimes arise that are decidedly unpleasant. In nearly all cases these differences spring from misunderstandings. A time cofiles when explanations, apologies and reasons are In order, and a reconciliation takes place. This is a thing much to be desired, and when it comes, wash the slate clean. Leave no fragments, no left-overs to be brought up at another time. Wash the slate clean ns you would wipe out a faulty example. Cleanse the heart of the last drop of bitterness or resentment. Let love and good will prevail. A genial spirit brings more real happiness than a manner so reserved as to raise doubt of the pleasure of meeting, doubt that reconciliation was mutual. So forgive as to forget. It has been done and can be done. Such forgiveness wins good will and cements friendships that fill life with joy. Hold yourself ready to “washrthe slate clean.”