For all the money it takes to send a boy to college, he ought to get somethin' out of it more than jest fillin' his head with figgers, an' stars, an' oratin'; an' most always you can see that he does." "It is contact with cultivated people," said mother.

"You are always influenced by it, without knowing it often." "Maybe you are, bein' so fine yourself," said Mrs.Freshett.

"An' me too, I never get among my betters that I don't carry home a lot I put right into daily use, an' nobody knows it plainer.

I come here expectin' to learn things that help me, an' when I go home I know I have." "Why, thank you," said mother.

"I'm sure that is a very nice compliment, and I wish I really could feel that it is well deserved." "Oh I guess you do!" said Mrs.Freshett laughing.