Object: Some fingernail clippings, or any sign of some nervous habit.

Good morning, boys and girls. I brought something with me this morning that I know you have never seen anyone carry with him before. I have these things in a small box, and I am going to show you what they are in a minute. They have to do with worry, or being nervous. Can you imagine what they might be? What do some people do when they are nervous? [Let them answer.] I am going to open the box now, and I want you to take a good look and then let me know what you think they are. [Show them.]

Fingernails! That’s right, they are fingernails. How many of you h…