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“It is most important to all who are sincerely interested in the welfare of our future citizens, because the work you are doing educates and familiarizes the children with Nature, so that they will grow kind and affectionate towards things that used to inspire fear and cruelty. I trust we will be able to keep you here this summer to conduct a series of Nature talks for the Little Citizens?” said Uncle Ben.

“I should like nothing better, Mr. Talmage, if I do not have to make my usual summer tour of camps for the purpose of creating an interest in Nature Study. I sent a few substitutes to try the work this year and so I may not have to go personally,” rejoined Miss Martin.

“Let’s hope you may remain with us. We have a great work to accomplish here, Miss Martin.”

“Yes, I can see that. How I should love to be connected with such a plan, where money is no object, but the welfare of Little Citizens is the main idea. Now let me see what you plan to do this afternoon with the boys. I heard it was a drill.”