I have a little advice to give to you in conclusion. A school-boy was
being examined in Scripture knowledge, and was asked the meaning of
the words, "Make the waste places glad." He answered, "Put your arm
around a lady's waist and make her glad." That, I think, is a very
good hint for the young men present, and I advise them to make the
evening as pleasant as they can for the ladies. To the ladies I would
say this--"Don't put too much faith in the promise of love that may be
whispered in your ears before the close of the ball."
_Servants' Ball,
January 4th, 1899._