Beautiful pet! Do you think you could find anything more contented, or happier looking, than this fine creature held so carefully by its gentle mistress!
Pussy looks perfectly satisfied and does not seem to have a shadow of fear, but rests quietly and lovingly in the arms of the one who is holding her.
And as you look at the lace of this dear young girl, do you not see kindness written there? You would not think of her as having blows or harsh words for her handsome pet, would you? And usually those who are kind to animals are kind to people.
Some boys think it manly to be rude in their speech and rough in their ways; but such a thought is a great mistake. The Lord Jesus Christ, the only perfect Man that ever trod this earth, was characterized by “meekness and gentleness” (See 2 Cor. 10:1). And the more like that blessed One you are, the meeker and more gentle you will be. If the Spirit of God is working in you, gentleness and goodness will be part of the fruit that will be borne.
ML 12/31/1939