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Sensitiveness. 
I T is far better to leave a dozen intended offenses unnoticed, than to grow 
excited at a single unintended neglect or disagreeable remark. Mis¬ 
understandings generate more dissensions in life than are ever caused by 
premeditated malice. Hundreds of friendships are dissolved through this 
selfish sensitiveness , which everywhere scents insults. It is needless to 
refer to particular cases and examples of this kind. All of us have some¬ 
thing to correct in our own character , and we allow ourselves to be pro- 
voiced far too easily. 
If we could in this point overcome ourselves a little more, human 
society would gain a great deal, and lose a very ugly peculiarity. 
It is well, therefore, to let a certain neglect or an unpleasant remark 
about one’s person pass by as good-naturedly as possible, and never to ex¬ 
pose ourselves to feel offended where no offense was intended. 
“A kindly speech; a cordial voice; 
A smile so quick, so warm, so bright, 
It speaks a nature full of light.” 
—Kate J. Hill. 
lV]ornmc$ ©lory. 
A climbing plant of the genus Ipomaea, having handsome funnel- 
shaped flowers, usually purple or white, sometimes pink or pale blue. 
“Holding fast to threads by green and silky rings, 
With the dawn k spreads its white and purple wings.” 
—Helen Hunt. 
