Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 July 1896 — “Think.” [ARTICLE]

“Think.”

To road for instruction is commendable, and to read for amusement is, under certain conditions of mind or body, almost equally so. The reading one finds it hard to defend is tliat which is done with no end in view but to "kill time,” When one is tempted to this form of dissipation, it will be helpful to remember the suggestion ascribed to one of the meFchpnt-prinees of Canada. Late in life, after his fortune had been made. Mr. S. took a young man info partnership. Entering the office on a dull day Jn the dull season, the millionaire found his partner yawning over a book. “Wliat’s tliat you’re doing?" Mr. S. asked.' “There was nothing else to do, so I’m read 1 ng,” was the answer. "Nothing, else to do! Reading!” the groat merchant repeated, in a tone that expressed wonder, amusement ■ and scorn. “When you’ve“‘nothing else to do, don't read. Think!"