“Young people nowdays! They don’t know what respect means. I tell you there’s got to be a change and there will be, and it’s the older generation that’s got to bring it about. What do they know of hardship! What do they know about work — real work. Most of ‘em’s never done a real day’s work in their life. All they think of is dancing and gambling and drinking. Look at the way they dress! Look at � “

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“That’s so,” the others would agree. “I was saying only yesterday � “

Then, too, until a year or two before, he had taken active part in business. He had retired only at the urging of Ma and the children. They said he ought to rest and play and enjoy himself.