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 To preface one's donation by the remarks that Father Blank is always begging; that Father Blank-Blank, the former pastor, thought of something besides money; that one would be glad to get into a parish where there were no debts, and where priests preached on the gospel instead of money money all the time.

To head a subscription list with a large contribution to some charity enterprise when one's pew rent and church dues are unpaid.

It is the Correct Thing: To act as a gentleman in a business transaction, no matter how far his associate may forget himself.

To be scrupulously honest because it is right to be so, and not because "honesty is the best policy."

To remember that all rich men are not knaves nor all poor ones angels.

To make the best of one's opportunities.

To remember that a life need not necessarily be a failure because it is not crowned with wealth.

To be punctual to the second in keeping a business appointment.

To remember that a five minutes' delay has sometimes turned the tide of a young man's destiny.