One day he heard his mother say, "I have not even a penny in my purse." He went up-stairs to his money-box, and brought down a handful of pennies, and gave them to her. His mother kissed his plump, brown cheek, and thanked him for his gift.
His mother kissed his plump, brown cheek.
Which should you prefer to be like—selfish Ella, or this generous little boy?
The selfish person is always willing to receive favours, but to the generous "it is more blessed to give than to receive."
