Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-12-02


trust to your honesty
oh, thank you, sir--thank your
But when do you expect to be able to make
me another payment? This is a very small sum
toward the price of a large square of place glass
and as he spoke he glanced at the four halfpence
which the boy had spread out.
This day week, sir, if you please
Very well, let it be So AT this hour shall
be at home to see you Poor Jack made his
very best bow and retired.
True to his appointment, our high principled
boy appeared at the door of Mr. Cavendish's
mansion As the footman had previously re-
ceived orders to admit him he was Immediately
shown into the library
I have a shilling for you to-day, sir?' he said
exultingly and his countenance was radiant with
smiles.
Indeed That is large sum for boy like
you to obtain in so short time hope you came
by it bonestlyF
A flush Of crimson mounted to the cheek of
poor Jack, but it was not a flush of shame
earned every penny of it, sir, excepting
one my mother gave me to make it up he ener-
getically replied; and he proceeded to say that
he he had been on the look out for Jobs all the
week. that he had held the horse for one gem
teman and had run on an errand for another :
in this way he accounted for eleven pence
Your industry and perseverance do you cred
it my lad Mr.. Cavendish exclaimed as his be-
nevolent countenance lighted up with smile.
And now should like to know your name and
place Of residence
will write it sir, if you please Indeed I
broug hit piece of paper, for the purpose of put
ting down the money. | hope shall be able to
make it all up in few weeks for am trying to
get a situation as an errand boy
You can write then Do you 90 to school p
ooh, yes sir go to free school And
Jack STEPPED forward to take the pen which Mr.
Cavendish held towards him.
You write a tolerabe good hand my little
man. You may think do better than to take
an errand boys place. Let me see if you have
any knowledge of arithmetic
Jacob stood boldly up and unhesitatngly re-
piled to the various questions which were put to
him.
That will do, my good boy. Now, when do
you think you will be able to come and bring me
more money!
i will come again this time next week, if
am alive and well, sir
!
are not in our own keeping. This see you
have been taught
Another week passed, and Jack appeared but
his countenance wore an aspect of sadness
am very sorry, SIR he said, have been
unfortunate and have only small sum to give
you, And as he spoke, he laid three-penny.
worth Of half pence before Mr. Cavendish, 4
assure you SIR he earnestly added, Il have of
fered my survives to every gentleman on horse.
back that could see"
4 believe you my boy; am pleased with your
honest intentions Perhaps you will meet with
better success another time. Let me see, you
have now paid one shilling and five pence that
is not amiss for the time and with an encour-
aging smile Mr.. Cavendish suffered him to de-
part.
Though Mr.. Cavendlsh had from the first con-
cealed his intentions, his heart was planning a
work of beneyolence which was nothing less
than to befrlend the poor boy whose noble con-
duct had won his admiration. For this end he
a few days subsequently paid the parents a visit
when he knew that the son would be at school
| He related the incident which had brought him
under his notice and proceeded to ask whether
his conduct towards themselves vas equally
pralse-worthy.
oh yes, sir exclaimed the mother, her eyes
! filling with tears He has ever been dutifu
child tous and always acts in this honest straight
forward manner,
He has indeed noble spirit, SIR the father
rcioined and am as proud of him as if he
we're prince
Would you part with him ? Mr. Cavendisl
asked Il have something in view for his future
benefit
Undoubtedly we would for his benefit, was
the reply of both.
We'll, then, purchase him new suit of appa
rel with these two guineas, and bring him to my
residence this day week | will acquaint yol
with my views for him for the future
Language canot describe the heartfelt graft
tude which beamed in the eyes of the happy pa
rents, nor could they find words to give it utter
ance.
When next our young hero came into the pres
ence of his benefactor, his appearance was Ger
tainly altered for the better though no disadvan
tages of dress could rob his noble countenanct
of its lofty expression, Mr. Cavendsh had pre-
vously made arrangements for him to become
an inmate of his own house and had also enter
ed his name as a pupil in neighborng school.
John Williams is now receiving liberal ed
ucaton and enjoying all the advantages whicI
wealth can procure. Such sudden change o
position and prospects would in many instance
prove injurious to the moral character, but witt
mind based upon the solid principles which GU
young friend possesses, little fear may be enter
f tanned that such will be the result
The above little sketch is authentic in ever
respect excepting the names Of the parties con
cerned. The events occurred few months ago
and is here made public with the hope that tn
truth and honesty and judcous benevoence ex
Injected, may stimulate others to go and do like
wise
, The Dead