ABOYbathinginariverwasindangerofbeingdrowned.
He
calledouttoapassingtravelerforhelp,butinsteadofholding
outahelpinghand,themanstoodbyunconcernedly,andscolded
theboyforhisimprudence.
"Oh,sir!"
criedtheyouth,"pray
helpmenowandscoldmeafterwards."
Counselwithouthelpisuseless.