<h2><SPAN name="THE_TWO_PRISONERS" id="THE_TWO_PRISONERS"></SPAN>THE TWO PRISONERS</h2>
<h3>BY CAROLYN WELLS</h3>
<p>Once upon a time there were two Prisoners at the bar, who endeavored to
plead for themselves with Tact and Wisdom.</p>
<p>One concealed certain Facts prejudicial to his Cause; upon which the
Judge said: "If you had Confessed the Truth it would have Biased me in
your Favor; as it is, I Condemn you to Punishment."</p>
<p>The other stated his Case with absolute Truth and Sincerity, concealing
Nothing; and the result was that he was Condemned for his Misdemeanors.</p>
<h3>MORALS:</h3>
<p>This Fable teaches that Honesty is the Best Policy, and that the Truth
should not Be spoken at All Times.<span class='pagenum'><SPAN name="Page_642" id="Page_642"></SPAN></span></p>
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