Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-09-24

chm rmlDg ne had fancled 1t. lbs attond-
ance at the office unremtting. but, alas. there
came no clien,s. Men cared not to trus. the
Young practitioner, when there were older and
more experienced advocates 10 be had. need
not 90 on describe the unvarying monotony OF
the twelve month that followed has admission 10
the bar. 1t is bat repetition OF the experience
of thousands Of young men Of oar country, who
have foolishIy cast themselves upon n pro-
fcsson, and drag on miserable existence, vbrat-
ing between hopes and fears; wearing the weary
DAYS along with hopes and repinings. But Frank
was different in thing from this class; no was
no, ono who would always 90 on replnlng. and
hoping. nd fearing. for he had strong spirit and
no common intellect. He had brooded goomiiy
over his situation without coming 10 any definite
conclusion, until the conversation with Squire
Rockwell which is recorded in the opening Of our
story. That conversation had made deep inn
preston upon him, nd whom he was left alone he
retired to his office. md sat down to consider the
matter seriousv.-Thc result of his reflections
was, that he determined TO take the advice of his
friend. He knew he would have 10 forfeit the
society of the fashionable in which he had moved;
that he would have to boar the cold sncors OF ma
nv. who. until now, had sought his companlonship;
but he had formed his resolution, and these consi
dera,ions could not deter him. His mother, too.
when he informed her of his resolution, tried TO
persuade him to renouncc tho idea; but when he
clearly explained to her the hopcicssncss of wait
ing longer for practice and the misery of such a
life of anxiety, she was n woman of too much
good sense not to tina: he right, aud she
offered no further imped ii seemed
to her the dcathbow TO all her sangulne hopes on
his account.
Tho dog Frank made engn cement with
an extensive iron muIiiifa.tu anu o"'o4 "a 80
once on his duties.
The insulting laugh and cutting manner Of the
Young ladies at Mr.. Rockwell's dwelling had not
escaped tho observation of Frank Manly. BIT
ter smile was upon his countcnancc rs he cast one
has,y look behind, before turning INTO another
street. Frank loved Maria Tempeton. and he
had every reason TO believe that she regarded hum
with favor. The blow douoly severe, infllc-
ted by her bands.
81 could not havo thought he murmured, ''that
3 @ would be tho first to thrust me downward.
Have been deceived in her character know
not | had pictured TO myself Maria Templeton
| as being all heart She pretended not to SEQ mo.
| All, we'll How ditfe rent Alice Rockwell -
| This was but the beginning Of trials. but the
blow fell perhaps the heavier and was moro Sc
verclv felt, because of tho hand that inflicted it.
Such Sights were of daily occurrence. But Frank
had an indomitable spirit trials, and difficulties,
and disappoiEtments could not arrest the purposes
which, after due deliberaton, he had formed IN
his soul. The GOODNESS and neglect of his former
companions only ncrvcd him moro firmly to tho
ACCOMPLISHMENT of his duties.
! Several months thus passed.. He had once
sought to see Miss Templeton, but had been refu-
scd, and then, convinced Of her fckleness and
selfshness, he only sought to Danish her image
from his heart. There was ono circumstance
which, probably, assisted much in promoting this
object He visited frequently at Squire Rock
wells, where kindly welcome always awaited
him, and in tho society of the old mans daugh-
ter, he passed many delightful evenings. Alice
was almost the only young lady of his former ac-
uaintanco who received him with tho same COR
dality as formerly. lnsensibly she began TO
that ln affections winch ISS
Tcmpleton had formerly filled.
! A year had now elapsed since Frank Manly
entered upon his new occupation. His diligence
and integrity had won for him tho good opinion
Of his employer, and his salary, at tho end of six
months had been doubled He could now support
himself in comfort, and still lay by portion of
his earnings for his mothers use. If be ever
regretted the change he was forced to make III
his habits, no had at least tho satisfaction of ha
wing good conscience.
y Il have a proposition to mako to YOU said
Mr.. Rockwell, one day he met Frank twill
you call at my house. this exnninn ,, 5.,
i Frank promised to do 50; aud accordingly
waited upon him at early hour
sYou may rcmember,' said Mr.. Rockwell. al
ter the usual compliments had been passed, THAT
when advised you to apply yourself TO some ofh-
er EMPLOYMENT tod You that It was not nccssa-
ry that you should for ever abandon your probes
sion.''
might be So b1l la,tcrIy have banshed the idea
!, from nv mind and lea armed 10 BIO content with my
lot. |, was vain to indulge such hope
Not so. And imagine THO time has arrived
| when YOU may return and take up your true po-
} sition. have suit pending which involves ma.
nv fortune. intend to put i. into your hands.
t Frank would fam have persuaded his klnc
friend to alter his resolution. doubling hls ability
10 conduct so important case; but Mr.. Rock
/ we'll insisting; i, finally arranged that h
s should undertake it.
Tho suit was one VIII had excl'ed MUGS
; speculation, a. the interests involved were con
= siderable. Eminent counsel was employed b.
9 the opposing party, and all things seemed to IN