. Home-making and its philosophy . e and abroad. Our parents had a very esteemed friend in the late Rob-ert Henderson, Esq., of Middle Musquodoboit. He hadin early life the misfortune of injuring his legs so that hecould not walk. He was an ideal gentleman of the oldschool, self taught and well read, far beyond the children remembered his coming and the distinguishedattention our parents gave him. Father and mother laidtheir work aside and retired to the parlor. His scholarlymind and grasp of history and causes of important move-ments in the world made him an interesting conversa-t
. Home-making and its philosophy . e and abroad. Our parents had a very esteemed friend in the late Rob-ert Henderson, Esq., of Middle Musquodoboit. He hadin early life the misfortune of injuring his legs so that hecould not walk. He was an ideal gentleman of the oldschool, self taught and well read, far beyond the children remembered his coming and the distinguishedattention our parents gave him. Father and mother laidtheir work aside and retired to the parlor. His scholarlymind and grasp of history and causes of important move-ments in the world made him an interesting conversa-tionalist. His entertaining discussions were not only in-forming but an inspiration to us, to fill our minds with goodand useful knowledge which would be of great use to us infuture years. This was more than fifty years ago and itleft a rich aftermath of mental pictures we esteem. Thereis no value in silver or gold or lands to equal this. Thecoming of such intelligent people into the home is sure todo the children lasting good. 170. WE ARE BENEFACTORS OF THE RACE To-day it is games and frivolities that the children getfrom December to May. The young men have not powerof will or strength of character, because these are neglectedin the pursuit of amusements. Mr. Henderson was mostindustrious. He made us our first riding wagon, and itwas well made. He always did things well. We weretaught to study half an hour before breakfast, because wecould then learn twice as fast as at other times. Some-times the breakfast was kept waiting five minutes while webuzzed away. All sat down to table together. The chil-dren did not talk unless they had something to say. Fatherand mother talked just enough to keep some worthy thoughtin our minds. This was an exemplary plan. All rosefrom the table together, when family worship followed,consisting of singing and Bible reading in turn, and fathersreverentially leading in prayer. There never was haste inrising. Some one has beautifully pointed out this:
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