Was It Worth the Journey?
Poem★★★★One dark night, in a remote district of Wales, a CHILDREN’S DAY 33 little baby boy lay dangerously ill. His widowed mother walked five miles to get a doctor. The doctor hesitated about making the unpleasant trip. “Is it worth while?’ he questioned. He knew cer- tainly that he would receive no pay for his services. Be- sides, if the child’s life were saved, he would no doubt only become a poor laborer. But love of humanity and professional duty conquered and the little life was saved. Years after, that helpless, suffering babe’s name was heard in all parts of the civilized world as a man of fire and action, to whom every Briton is indebted—Mr. Lloyd George. It was indeed worth while!
The point
A doctor who saved a helpless infant out of compassion and duty despite the family's poverty found his mercy vindicated when that boy grew to be Lloyd George, a leader honored by all Britain.