And in their own writings pursue.

THE FLINT AND THE STEEL.

Cruelly bent, it chanced the Flint

Ill-treated the Steel one day;

And wounding, gave it many a dint,

To draw its sparks away.

When laid aside, this angry cried

To that, “What would your value be

Without my help?” the Flint replied,

“As much as yours, sir, but for me.”