`` I do n't . It 's a splendid piece , and every one likes to speak it , and it was true , and it would n't be in all the books if he was a fool . Grown people know what is good , '' declared Jill , who liked heroic actions , and was always hoping for a chance to distinguish herself in that way . `` You admire ` The Charge of the Light Brigade , ' and glow all over as you thunder it out . Yet they went gallantly to their death rather than disobey orders . A mistake , perhaps , but it makes us thrill to hear of it ; and the same spirit keeps my Jack true as steel when once his word is passed , or he thinks it is his duty . Do n't be laughed out of it , my son , for faithfulness in little things fits one for heroism when the great trials come . One 's conscience can hardly be too tender when honor and honesty are concerned . '' `` You are right , mother , and I am wrong . I beg your pardon , Jack , and you sha 'n' t get ahead of me next time . '' Frank made his mother a little bow , gave his brother a shake of the hand , and nodded to Jill , as if anxious to show that he was not too proud to own up when he made a mistake . `` Please tell on , Jack . This is very nice , but I do want to know all about the other , '' said Jill , after a short pause . `` Let me see . Oh , I saw Bob at church , and he looked rather blue ; so , after Sunday School , I asked what the matter was . He said Jerry bothered him for some money he lent him at different times when they were loafing round together , before we took him up . He would n't get any wages for some time . The Captain keeps him short on purpose , I guess , and wo n't let him come down town except on Sundays . He did n't want any one to know about it , for fear he 'd lose his place . So I promised I would n't tell .
Then I was afraid Jerry would go and make a fuss , and XXXXX would run off , or do something desperate , being worried , and I said I 'd pay it for him , if I could .
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