1885. This little book is intended to be to the reader, in some respects, like a friend pointing out the way, and suggesting what things he should avoid and what things he should seek as he pursues the journey of life. Contents: a boy's distress; believing and doing; foolish talk; books, bad and good; foolish company; what not to do and what to do; true manliness; duty to animals; nothing good enough; ridicule; future unknown; religion, unreal and real; life, its opportunities.