be changed occasionally so that they may attract attention. In the store, as elsewhere, there should be a place for everything, and everything should be kept in its place. Goods taken from their places should be carefully arranged and replaced without unnecessary delay. Goods that are left lying on the counter are in the way, become soiled, and may be lost. For these and other reasons, the counters should be kept clear.

When goods are sold, they should be carefully and neatly wrapped. There are some classes of goods that should not be wrapped in the same package with other goods, but should be kept separate. Coal oil, for example, should not be placed near dry goods or groceries.

It is well to open and close the door for those entering and leaving, especially for women and children. All those who come into the store should be kindly received and should be waited upon as promptly as conditions allow. It is best to finish waiting upon one customer before beginning to wait upon another.

All who enter the store, or with whom you come in contact, should feel that they have been kindly and respectfully treated by you.

3.

1. Is it necessary to wear fine or costly clothing in order to secure employment in a store?

2. Give two reasons why the clothing should be neat and clean, and not too expensive.

3.

Can one who is not truthful be honest ?

4. Who are the happier, those who do something useful, or those who do nothing?

PART II.

CHAPTER III.

IN THE COUNTRY.

INTRODUCTION.

FROM the lonely cabin of the pioneer, devoid of comfort and convenience, is evolved the commodious house of the prosperous farmer.

Upon the once unbroken stretch of prairie we now see well-constructed buildings surrounded by a shady grove; orchard trees covered with fragrant blossoms or bending under loads of luscious fruit; fields waving with golden grain; green pastures dotted with grazing herds.

Seated at eventide where floats the fragrance of meadows and where the drowsy hum of bees is heard, well may the thrifty farmer and his careful wife give thanks to Him who hath permitted. their lives to fall in pleasant places.

Yet while humbly grateful for their many blessings, well may they view their surroundings with honest pride. This transition from cabin to a

home of comfort and plenty is no accident. It is chiefly the result of their industry and care-of their intelligence and economy.

Every process in successful farming is not only an object lesson in science, but an exhibition of human skill in working in harmony with nature's laws. The study of these laws and their application in production is not only profitable, but constitutes an intellectual pleasure of the highest order. To improve external conditions and to so adjust work that it shall harmonize with nature and her laws is a worthy vocation, — a delightful pursuit. Such is the vocation of the farmer.

LESSON XI.

FARM ECONOMY.

I.

"Mother says I may go to Uncle Ben's tomorrow. I am glad, for if there is anywhere I like to go, it is to Uncle Ben's. You see, he lives on a fine farm; he has cattle and horses and other stock, and I like to watch him feed them.

"Then Aunt Ruth has so many good things to eat. In summer she has vegetables fresh from the garden and fruit from the orchard; and in winter, such pumpkin pies and doughnuts!

"Father says it is no wonder Uncle Ben is rich, although he began life a poor man; for both he and his wife are industrious workers and careful managers.

"Aunt Ruth says it is not what people make, but what they save that makes them rich.

"An example of her good management may be seen in her bread-making. She is careful not to mix more than she wants to bake; and any bread that may be left after a meal, she uses in making milk toast, bread pudding, etc. In this way she provides a change and variety of food, and wastes nothing, either in flour or seasoning. She