Part 6 (2/2)
LESSON XII
OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD
MANNERS IN BORROWING
_Care of borrowed articles_ _What not to borrow_ _How to return a book_ _Returning an equivalent_ _Pro,--anecdote_
LESSON XII
MANNERS IN BORROWING
IT is an old saying, ”He that goes borrowing goes sorrowing”; but it ht often be oes
We should be more careful of a borrowed article than if it were our own
If we are so unfortunate as to injure or lose it, we should replace it, if it can be done; if not, ht to lend a borrowed thing to an other without the owner's per is treated in this way oftener than a book
People who consider themselves honest and just will lend a borrowed book to half a neighborhood, and if it is defaced or lost will give themselves no concern about it
It is not polite to borrow a garment to wear except of a relative or intiarment or pattern to cut one by for ourselves: the owner ar to lend it, it is our place to offer it without its being asked for
If a book or article to read is lent us, we should read it pros we can of it with truth
To send it back without expressing an opinion, or ment of the kindness, is inexcusable
If we borrow so which is not to be returned itself, but its equivalent, we should be careful to return what is of as good or better quality, and as much in quantity, if not a little more, to make up for the trouble of the one who lends to us
It is not polite to keep a borrowed article long; and if a ti it is specified, we should be careful not to neglect doing it when the tiive it to the owner to carry home or send it by another; and we should never omit to thank the lender To coross violation of good manners on the part of the borrower The owner should not send unless he feels that he can wait no longer, or unless the borrower is habitually careless and needs to be taught a lesson
”I never ask a gentleman to return money he has borrowed,” said one et it?” asked his friend
”After a while,” was the answer, ”I conclude he is not a gentle will apply in case of lending other things as well as money
When we lend we should do so with cordial politeness and not spoil the favor by the half-hearted way in which we offer or grant it; but borrowing should be regarded as a necessary evil, to be resorted to only when it cannot well be avoided The habitual borrower is a burden to society