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Show JUST FOLKS ' i Bj Edgar A. Oacat THE RULES OF LIFE. The rules yf life are simple, and the code Is writ for all, , And as we break or l.cep it. eacfa one shall rise or fall: We mav go far for pleasure, we mav do much for fame, But ho who barters honor shall wear ihe badge, of shame Each one is free to labor wherever he may choose, But he must labor fairly, though he may w In or lose; And rich or poor no matter, the judg ment Is the same, j Who sells the truth for profit shall wear the stamp of shame . I A pledge must not bo broken, the tongue must tell no lie, I With honest strength and courage i man his Joys must buy; I No blow must pass unfairly, no i rick must mar the game, I For he who steals advantage shall pay the price of shame. We ma, do much in honor, grow skillful, rich or great I Or reach the highest office command ed by the state, j In honor we may venture for all we w lh to claim. But who plays false for couqucgt shall w ear the badge of shame oo |