A BOY bathing in a river was in danger of being drowned. He

　　called out to a passing traveler for help, but instead of holding

　　out a helping1 hand, the man stood by unconcernedly, and scolded

　　the boy for his imprudence. "Oh, sir!" cried the youth, "pray

　　help me now and scold me afterwards."

　　Counsel without help is useless.