But there stood leering Crime, and Shame, and Fear.

Lord, help me to keep the home fires burning bright

And give my child his need of help and love.

Help me keep faith with him, as Thee with me,

And guard this life entrusted from above.

—Nellie Putnam Chapman.

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The Underworld

By CLEM YORE

I want to be square to the underworld