Child. The Aqueous element is generally called Water. It is the fluid which covers half the surface of the Globe, and it is divided into seas and oceans. It is also manifested in rivers, streams, springs, rain, and mist.
Preceptor. Why is the sea salt?
Child. The saltness of the sea is due to certain saline properties in water when brought together in very large quantities.
Preceptor. Do we derive any advantage from the study of Science and Natural Philosophy?
Child. Yes; for without a competent knowledge of Natural Philosophy we cannot form a true conception of the Purpose of Creation; nor can we adapt our daily lives in accordance with the Law by which all things work together for the benefit and improvement of Mankind.
Notes
It is very important to be able to make a précis of a number of letters or telegrams.
Rule VIII.—In making a précis of a number of letters DO NOT PROCEED LETTER BY LETTER. Get the gist of the whole story; then pick out the important points and arrange them in the order in which the events happened. Several letters or telegrams may be combined in one paragraph, if they are on the same topic, but the topics must be kept separate.