A SAFE RULE.
The only safe rule for children, as well as for grown persons, is never to swallow or touch anything which they are not certain can do them no harm. When there is the least doubt, leave it alone.
What is said of sunlight? When should the rays be avoided?
What should be carried in the crown of the hat when the sunlight is very strong?
Describe the symptoms of sunstroke.
What is the first thing to do when a person suffers sunstroke? Suppose the surface of the body is warm? Suppose it is cool?
If the body is hot, pulse high, he snores, is limp, etc.?
If the pulse is feeble and fast, breathing light, body cool?
What course should be followed if poison is taken by mistake? Suppose the dose described does not cause vomiting?
What of sulphuric acid?
What is the only safe rule?
CHAPTER XVII.
CIGARETTE SMOKING.
I have now a few words to say to the boys. I hope the girls will also listen, and help to impress the words on their friends.
Most of you have fathers, mothers, and perhaps brothers and sisters. You love them more than all the world. What would you think if I should tell you I can make you hate your mother, strike your father, lie, cheat, steal, do everything vile, and at last send you, disgraced and despised, to a wretched death?
You are shocked and cannot believe it; but, if you will walk the path I mark out, you will do just what I have said and reach the dreadful end—that is, if you live long enough.