TRUE KINDNESS.

“Pray help me, young master,” an old woman cried, Who many an effort successlessly tried, Across some rough pavement to go; “For I’m very lame, and besides, almost blind, And so, without danger, my way I can’t find; You’ll help a poor woman, I know.”

“With great pleasure I will,” the little boy said, “Come, lean on my shoulder, and be not afraid, I’m able to help you, indeed; And I’m sure I am willing, for I have been taught, That if, my good dame, I would do as I ought, I must help all I can, who’re in need.”