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Show YOUR OWN BOSS. Xow and then I hear a boy say, "If I could only be my own boss, then 1 would be happy." Did you ever know any one that amounted to i much, who was his own boss? The only one I ever read about was Robinson Crusoe, and he was glad to (uit. You have heard of the "independent, fanner.'' He is dependent upon wind, water and frost. He must, be home every night and morning to milk the cows. The physician must buy his clothes and groceries of his patients. Do you think Marshall Field, the great merchant, mer-chant, is independent? Xot a bit. He would be unhappy if he were not doing something for the thousands in his great army. Xo one can be his own "boss," unless he goes out of the world, into the wilderness, and then ho will find himself dependent upon the berries and animak. There is. however, one way of becoming your own boss. Let me tell you. It is to stay right where you, are. and begin by ruling yourself. This is ihe first step. Then begin lo help other people, and 'after awhile you will find them willing to do anything for you. |