When you do not Hear what is said to you,
When you Forget to pass a Plate,
When you Bump against any one,
When you Hurt any one in any way,
Do not Forget to say, "I Beg your Pardon".
LXIII. RAISING CAP.
115.
Why is it, do you think, that a boy raises his cap? It is to show respect to the lady or gentleman whom he is passing or speaking to. That was why the boy raised his cap to the lady in [Story Lesson 106], and said "Yes, ma'am;" he wished to show her respect. Soldiers do not raise their caps to the general or captain; they salute (that is, they raise the forefinger of right hand to forehead), but it answers the same purpose—it shows their respect. Why do men and boys take off their caps and hats when they enter a church or chapel? It is to show reverence to the God of all who is worshipped there.
Boys should always remember to raise their caps when a lady or gentleman bows or speaks to them, and also when they enter a house or other place, such as a church or chapel.
LXIV. ON OFFERING SEAT TO LADY.
116.
A number of soldiers were one day riding in a car, indeed the car was quite full of soldiers; and at the end there was a general, that is the man who is at the head of the soldiers.