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 Don't you think they ought to make good rulers?"

"Fine," said the boy.

"Well then, suppose that you begin by trying to substitute their rules for the sham rules of Superstition."

"Good," said the boy again. "I'll just laugh at them all when they bow down to Superstition, and tell them—"

"Oh, no!" said Marjorie, "I wouldn't. I wouldn't laugh at them or criticise them; for that only makes people angry and stubborn. I would just begin by obeying the other rulers my own self;—and then, when other folks notice and begin to ask questions, I would tell them why and try to make them see that Understanding and Common Sense make pretty good chums, and are very good company to have about;—but I wouldn't round them up and try to teach them—I would just live it—and let them see."

"You are right," said the boy. "That is much the wisest way. I am going to begin at once. Thank you so very