A SOFT ANSWER.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 22, Issue 91, 24 November 1911, Page 5

A SOFT ANSWER.

” Always remember, Ferdinand, 1 ' said his loving parent, “that ‘a soft answer tumeth away wrath.’ So if any little boy or girl hits you, bo your mother’s own sweet darling and don’t lost your temper.” Then Ferdinand trotted off to school, and when ho came home to lunch, his mother asked him : “ And did my boy remember what he was told ?” “ Yes, ma. A hoy called mo a fool and I did as you said.” “ And what soft answer did you make ?” “I hit him in the eye with a Suit tomato !” 1