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

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..But it i. hard Mr.. Rockwell" said Frank,
''aiter having spent years in preparing myself for
n profession. to give up all-lose the money
have expended and the precious time have
sumed."
/ cit perhaps does seem hard said Mr.. Rock
well, .'but it is better than to 60 consuming
more Of that time which is so precious, and spend
ing moro money with so precarious means Of
support. A nd it does not follow that must for
ever abandon your profession and the hope of
rising in il; more favoraby opening may offer
at future period
"a md must descend, too, from the position
havo hitherto occupied in society, and bear with
a superciIious nod-a cold recognition from
those with whom have moved equaiity.'
YES: the heartloss and frivoous-:he dovotees
| Of fashlon-wIll perhaps cut your acquaintance,
but, depend upon ii, the really worthy and sensi-
bic will admire you manly independence, and
respect you moro"
..But what can do?''
"You can do many things. But your own
Judgment will best direct you i'll choosing ON
ployment. If you do not relish labor, you mig ht
soon get clerkship and that will not compromise
your position in society,".
mo, no--not that.
| "We, then. at tho factories"
"Ah, tho factores!''
"Yes, Frank; you get such employment
there as will not be overly heavy. yet be luca-
tive. You must conquer your pride. my Yong
! FRIEND and resolve to do what your judgment ap
proves. and, my word for It, you will do ri ght'
| sWell, will think of what you have said''
"Do so, my friend; will sec you again shortly
| in the mean time adleu."
"Ellen. Jane. Maria-do come 10 tho window!
1t can't be possible-and yet, it must bet is
| himself''
"Who. AIice?''
''Franl Manly
"Well, there's nothing strange in that, is thero?
| ayes, but there is
"Where is he!''
.Thcre.'
"Why see 10 ono bat Mr.. Iorbcrt--cxccpt it
be Your cart-man.''
/ ..'That's it,"
..What!'
"Your cart-man is Frank Manly"
"lmpossibie!'
Mr.. Rockwell, in whose house this conversation
occurred. quickly and approached tho WIN
dow. 1t was true; there was Frank Manly. not
exactly in the capacity of a carman. as the young
lady had expressed it, but experimenting the load
ing of quantity of metal, occasionally laying a
hand to himself, and directing tho operations OF the
work men. A short smock of blue check was
drawn over his person and confined round the waist
with a hempen cord, otherwise ho was dressed IN
his usual STYLE. Mr.. Rockwell regarded him for
a moment with a smile of appropriations; then turn
ing round to one of the young ladies he sald and
why did You say lmpossiblc!
..Bccausc | would not havo believed that Frank
would SO degrade HIMSELF
81 can sec nothing degrading, Miss Tcmpeton,'
said Mr.. Rockwell gravely, "nothlng degrading IN
the simple fact of wearing cartman's trock, and
following an honest calling
'But what docs it all mean, dear Mr.. Rock
we!'' said Miss Tempeton.
at Means" said Mr. Rockwell, "that Frank
Manly has too proud spirit to consent to be a
drone in society. He found that he could not sup
port himself by his profession, and he determined
like noble fellow he is. with his own two hands
to earn livelihood, rather than eat the bread OIL
depenGence.'
Mr.. Rockwell then related the ersation he
had with Mr.. Manly, and the advice he had g
ven. AS no concluded, Frank turned, and OBJ
serving his friends, bowed in recognition. Squire
Rockwell and his daughter Alice returned his
lutation with cordial smile, but the three young
ladies dogned not to notice him, and turned ava.
with q contemptuous laugh Mr.. Rock we'll noticed
tho action and said:
..My dear young ladies am sorry to see yot
display the spirit which you have. You have
imb;bed altogether false notion of gentity.
will not argue with you. but tell that the time
will como when the most imperious beauty IN the
city may be proud to win smile from Franz
Manly
Mr.. Rockwell said no more, bat soon after re
tired, leaving tho young ladies to discuss the sub
ject by themselves.
| Frank Manly young man of good ablli
! ties, fine address. and handsome person. Hi
i father an extensive wholesale dealer. died whei
r Frank was about fifteen years of age, leavin:
5 his affairs in very embarrassed state and ate
many tedious DELAYS in the settlement Of tho esta te
/ the widow finally found herself with only small
annuity. ba rely sufficient, with rigid economy, t
. support herself and son. For herself, she did no
repine, but for that sons sake. and on his accoun
alone, she was greved. The darling wish of he
heart was to him rank high IN the world $ cs
TEEN, and TO take his place among those gifte
1 minds which have adorned our country's ANIMAL
for, with mothers fond partiaiity. she gin
ed him possessed of all the highest qualification
Q of human nature. She sacrificed her comforts
n md oxen nacessa ries-;o obtain the to Civ