“WE girls get our second lesson before you boys do!” declared little Soami to her brother Ibee at the lunch table the next day.
“I bet you don’t have as much fun as we do!” answered Ibee.
“What is the next lesson about?” asked their father.
“It’s about Safety First,” replied Ibee. “I know that.”
“Yes,” agreed Soami, “but,” glancing at the clock, “I’ll be late to class if I don’t hurry. Mother, will you excuse me?”
Her mother nodded and smiled, and Soami left hastily.
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“Well, girls,” began Miss Helpem, “to-day we have a more serious time, for we’re going to learn, in Lesson II, What to Do in Case of Slight Cuts and Pin Pricks; Slight Burns and Scalds; Frost Bites.
“Now, as you know, almost every accident could be avoided if we thought ahead far enough; if we did not let the knife or needle slip; if we did not allow little children to carry scalding hot water or lighted lamps, or to play with matches; if we looked up and down the street before crossing. Yes, almost all accidents are avoidable if we think far enough ahead—if we think ‘Safety First.’”