“He seems to have lost his grip,” said one man to another in
talking of an acquaintance who had not been long in the ranks of
the “middle-aged.” They both felt that their friend had talents;
they longed to see him apply them with judgment and success.
The term “grip” was an expressive one. Whatever one’s work may
be, it can not be properly done unless the worker has firm hold
of his tools. Lack of grip may often be resolved into lack of
incentive, and, therefore, whoever imparts to his comrade a
sufficient motive for holding fast, is doing him service of the
most effectual kind.--Providence _Journal_.
(1317)
=Growing Old=--See OLD, HOW TO GROW.