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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 28, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 53.

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By MARTHA E. WARNER

MARTHA E. WARNER
“Don’t you think it would be a good plan for me not to allow the children to talk while at work?” asked Mrs. Bowen.
“No, I do not,” I replied. “The silent system is for hardened criminals. Work and talk with the children, and teach them how to economize time and strength, and get the greatest amount of enjoyment out of both.”
“Well, I tried the not-talking plan this morning, and the work dragged. Everything seemed to go wrong. Two cups were broken, and the children were pouty. Now if I tell them they may talk tomorrow, what will they think? You know I am trying hard to keep my word with them.”
“I see no other way out of it except by confession. Tell the children you are sorry you told them that they could not talk while working; for, after thinking it over, you see it was not a good plan. You will surely gain by such a course. Try it and see.”
“One must have a great deal of self-control to do that way.”
“And if one has not self-control, what then?”
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