The Kind of Boys Needed

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 23, 1911

The Kind of Boys Needed

“What kind of boys does a business man want?” repeated a practical man of many concerns the other day.

“Well, I will tell you. In the first place, he wants a boy who doesn’t know too much; business men generally like to run their own business, and prefer one who will listen to their way rather than try to teach them new kinds; secondly, they want a prompt boy—one who understands seven o’clock as seven, not ten minutes past; third, an industrious boy who is not afraid to put in a little extra work in case of need; fourth, an honest boy—honest in his service as well as in dollars and cents; fifth, a good-natured boy, who will keep his temper, even if his employer loses his own now and then.”

“But you haven’t said a word about his being smart,” was suggested.

“Well, to tell the truth,” was the rather hesitating answer, “that’s about the last thing we worry over. The fact is, if a boy is modest, pleasant, prompt, industrious, and honest, he’s quite as smart as we care about.” — Biblical Recorder.