What more could a reasonable being ask for? No more, I am sure.

As I said in my introductory remarks, this book is written with a view of showing the inner workings of a successful fakir, as well as to amuse those people generous enough to peruse its pages. I hope it has kept within its range.

The world is round and wide, and on its surface is found all kinds of people. Some take to this and some to that occupation. All have not the same inclination, and therefore we should be generous in our thoughts towards those who do differently from us.

In his way a blacksmith is as good as a doctor, a hod carrier as good as a merchant, a clerk as good as his employer, a cobbler as good as a lawyer, and a fakir as good as a statesman. The president of the United States is no better than the poorest man who helped to elect him.

We have all equal chances to lose or make, as we ourselves show our capabilities. If we were all started from one point, on a road leading to some goal, we know by observation that some would falter and fall by the wayside, while others would go straight on to their destination. We see all this daily.

But some of those who fall are persevering and rise to their feet, saying, “I will win; others have done it.” Making a great effort, they start on their journey again, sometimes overtaking those who have been in the lead. These are the kind of men who make a success of their business, the men who take for their motto, “Never say fail.”

THE END.