It was breaking-up day at school, and the children were having buns and
tea. Each child had brought a clean pocket-handkerchief, and spread it
on the desk for a tablecloth. Then the teacher gave out the buns; nice
large buns they were, with sugar on the top, and there were just a few
left over, after one had been given to each child. Next a cup of tea was
placed on each desk, and the tea-party went on merrily.
But why does Stephen take such large bites, and fill his mouth so full?
And why is he eating so quickly? See, his bun is finished now, and he is
asking for another! "Oh! Stephie, naughty boy, you have gobbled up your
bun as fast as you could, because you were afraid the buns left over
would be used up before you asked for more. That was =greedy=."
Do not be greedy, boys and girls. Never mind how hungry you are; eat
slowly and nicely, and pass things to others. It is so selfish to think
only of your =own= wants, and not to care how other people are getting
on. "Greediness" is an ugly word, and no one likes to see greedy
children.
(Blackboard.)
It is Rude and Vulgar to be Greedy.