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THE BEAUTIFUL LADDER. 
“ In that work,” said Ella, “ the persuasive 
influence of sister Minnie might hope for suc¬ 
cess, for I am sure Mr. Davidson has been quite 
marked in his amiable attentions.” 
“ Thank you, sister mine,” was the quick re¬ 
ply, ” but whenever I may urge men to do a good 
act, I shall take good care that the motives shall 
be of a wholly disinterested character.” 
“A truce, children, to your banter,” inter¬ 
posed the father; “ a good deed may be none 
the less worthy because of any proper personal 
regard for those who may be associated in its 
performance. Often the most lasting and hap¬ 
py friendships and more intimate relations have 
been the outgrowth of co-operation in works of 
mercy and benevolence. Pupils trained in such 
schools are the most likely to bear the divine 
image and superscription of their alma mater, 
and to yield a ready and unswerving adhe¬ 
rence to her divine tutelage.” 
