Mrs. George ReeceTo this generation I would say:Memorize some bit of verse of truth or beauty.It may serve a turn in your life.My husband had nothing to doWith the fall of the bank—he was only cashier.The wreck was due to the president, Thomas Rhodes,And his vain, unscrupulous son.Yet my husband was sent to prison,And I was left with the children,To feed and clothe and school them.And I did it, and sent them forthInto the world all clean and strong,And all through the wisdom of Pope, the poet:“Act well your part, there all the honor lies.â€
To this generation I would say:Memorize some bit of verse of truth or beauty.It may serve a turn in your life.My husband had nothing to doWith the fall of the bank—he was only cashier.The wreck was due to the president, Thomas Rhodes,And his vain, unscrupulous son.Yet my husband was sent to prison,And I was left with the children,To feed and clothe and school them.And I did it, and sent them forthInto the world all clean and strong,And all through the wisdom of Pope, the poet:“Act well your part, there all the honor lies.â€