The power of kindness and other stories

The power of kindness and other stories - A book for the example and encouragement of the young

For a boy fourteen years of age, this was a dreadful state of mind to be in. The individual who had offended him was a fellow-student,[8] named William Aiken. The cause of offence we will relate. Charles Freeman was a self-willed, passionate boy, who hesitated not to break any rule of the institution at which he was receiving his education, provided, in doing so, he felt quite sure of not being found out and punished. On a certain occasion, he, with two or three others, who were planning some act of insubordination, called into the room of William Aiken and asked him to join them. Right or wrong, we are going to do it. Who cares for the president and all the faculty put together? They are a set of hypocrites and oppressors: make the best you can of them. The other lads retired with Freeman, but they did not insult Aiken, for they knew him to be kind-hearted and honourable, and felt more disposed to respect him for his objections than to speak harshly to him for entertaining them. Aiken made no reply to the insulting language of the hot-headed, thoughtless Charles Freeman, although his words roused within him an instant feeling of indignation, that almost forced his tongue to utter some strong, retaliating expressions. But he controlled himself, and was very glad, as soon as his visitors had left him, that he had been able to do so. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 68158
Author: Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
Release Date: May 24, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: T. Nelson and Sons
Publication Date: 1877
Publisher Country: United Kingdom