And now I will tell you how you can become a man of honor.

Do you remember how the verse in your mother's song goes, which begins: "'Thy Zion scatters palms And greening twigs for Thee, But I in glorious psalms Will lift my soul to Thee!'" In an instant Erick continued: "'My heart be overflowing In constant love and praise, In service will be growing, Will Thy dear name then grace.'" "Erick, you must never forget these words.

If you bring all your deeds before the dear God and look to it before Him, whether you 'Will grace His dear name' as well as you know, then you will become a genuinely honorable man.

Will you think on it ?" "Yes, I will," Erick promised gladly, as now he looked up again to the pastor freely and openly.
"Then," the latter said after a while, "there is still something else, Erick.

Have you known your father ?" "No." "Do you know if he is still alive, where he is ?" "Mother told me father had gone to America, to make a large fortune for himself and for us; but he has not yet returned." "Do you know other relatives, sisters or brothers of your mother, or some close friends ?" "No." "Don't you know of anyone to whom one could turn, who would look after you ?" "No, no," said Erick, quite anxiously.
But the pastor put his hand very kindly on Erick's head and said: "You must not be afraid, my boy, all will come out all right.