Little Things.

He rang in a little sooner than his fellows in the shop; he remained a little longer when the whistle ordered “stop.” He worked a little harder and talked a little less; he made every little movement his efficiency express. He saved a little money in a hundred little ways; he banked a little extra when he got a little raise. A little working model took his little leisure time; he wrought each little part of it with patience most sublime. Now it's very little wonder that he murmurs with a smile as he clips his little coupons: “Are the little things worth while?”

Boston Transcript.