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Show Blunt People. Although many are of the opinion that bluutnesa in an individual is an indication of frankness frank-ness and that it is something to be admired, we are Ireo to say that it is not an element we like. A blunt person is uncouth and liable at any time to greatly embarrass those that he or she may come in contact with in Bociety. There are thousands of EositionB in which an individual may e placed that bluntness in manners or speech will ofiend, when a little concession on questions in which people peo-ple honestly disagree, would be productive pro-ductive of good feeling and respect. Fran knees is always to be admiral, and the person who stands up honestly hon-estly iu defense of what is believed to be just and right, will always win ad miration ol those who are capable of appreciating another's virtues. Our advice to young people is to not mistake bluntness for frankness. Kindness is a grace to be sought; respect re-spect for the opinions of others begets respect; frankness wins confidence, indeed establishes it beyond question, while bluntness makes unnecessary disquietude, begets coldness among those who should bo friends, and brings but little reward in its mistaken use, In-doQi- and Old, |