to call it forth. In reading a book, note the theme or story and put it orderly away in the keeping of memory. Be careful not to jumble it up; retain the order of the developing of the theme or the telling of the story, lay hold of the sequence, and it will then be easier to recall the details. In memorizing a speech, be particular to follow closely the order of its arrangement, the divisions of opening, body, and conclusion. Systematically arrange all that belongs in the opening and carefully consider the points the speaker produces or the facts he states. In the body of the speech judge his argument, censure or approve the picture he paints or the story he narrates. In the conclusion of the speech examine closely his deductions from the arguments on the points or the application of the picture or the story. By thus laying
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