To become a member of the P. S. one must subscribe for THE PANSY, at one dollar a year, send a letter to the editor (Mrs. G. R. Alden, Chapel street, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio) mentioning some fault or faults which he will pledge himself to try to overcome; and promising to try each day to "do some kind act, or say some kind word which will help somebody," always making the Whisper Motto, "For Jesus' Sake," the strong motive of all words and acts, not only, but of thoughts as well. If you would rather not mention the special fault which you mean to try to conquer, you have a right to be silent about it; but I can help you more understandingly if you let me know your temptations. All such pledgers will be sent badges, and their names enrolled on the pledge book. Their letters will be answered in due time in the magazine; and the editor will be always glad to hear from them, and will try to keep her eyes open in search of that which will help them. There is also a list of books, games, etc., which are offered at special prices to the members of the P. S. Brothers and sisters of subscribers, or even young friends of theirs who have the reading of THE PANSY, but are not subscribers, may join the P. S. by writing to the editor, as described above, and enclosing ten cents for their badges. Only enrolled subscribers to the magazine have badges sent free of charge. Neither can these members get the P. S. books and games at special prices. Such privileges are reserved for those who take the magazine. An officer's badge is somewhat prettier than the "private's," and has gold fringe. Any one who secures five or more subscribers to THE PANSY, and pledges from each, is entitled to an officer's badge. Officers of a P. S. are expected to call the members together at stated times, and hold meetings, for work or reading, or to spend the time profitably in whatever way they may plan; always remembering their pledge, and their Whisper Motto; so, being sure to choose no occupation that the great Leader under whose banner they serve might not approve. Such an organization is expected to have a secretary whose duty it shall be to report to the editor of THE PANSY, from time to time--say every three months, giving a brief account of their meetings, what they are trying to do, and how they succeed. Now will you study this letter with great care, and see if you fully understand it? Another thing, will you try to be as patient as possible about receiving answers to your letters? Please remember that while you have but one letter to write, the editor has at least five thousand to answer! Indeed, I think there must be more than that number waiting their turn. I look at the great and ever-increasing army, and shake my head, and tell them to lie still and be patient. Then I push into each PANSY as many as I possibly can!