A voice: It cultivates the conversational powers.
Dr. Vincent: It not merely brings subjects of conversation, it brings the power of conversation.
A voice: It makes the Southern people love the Northern people.
A voice: It lifts the home up a little higher.
A voice: It crowds out gossip.
A voice: It cultivates a missionary spirit.
Dr. Vincent: In what respect?
A voice: In getting people into the circle and into all kinds of work.
A voice: A lady says it makes the evening hearth exceedingly pleasant.
A voice: It inspires us to want to help others.