Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-25

place OF residence"
=" / will write it, sir, if YOU please -.
Indeed brought piece oil paper for the
purpose OF putting down the money.
hope shall be able to make It all up in
few weeks, for am trying to get a situa-
ton as an errand boy"
" You eau write, then ! DO you go TO
SCHOOL,"
"Oh, yes sir. go to a free school"
And Jack stepped forward TO receive the
pen which Mr.. Cavendsh held towards
him.
You write tolerable good hand,
my little man. You may, think, do bet
ter than take an errand boys place
Let me see you have any knowledge of
arithmetic"
Jack stood boldly up and unhesitating-
ly replied 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 2"
i will come again this next week, if
| am alive and well, sir"
THAT was wisely added, my lad, for
our lives are not in our own keeping
This see you have been taught"
Another week passed, aud again
Jack appeared, but his countenance wore
all aspect Of sadness.
=" i am very sorry, sir, he said, &c have
been unfortunate and have only small
sum to give ytu." And as he spoke he
laid three penny-worth of haf.pence be-
fore Mr.. Cavendish. " assure you he
earnestly added, IL have offered my servi-
ces to every gentleman Oh horseback that
| could see "
81 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
ole shilling and five pence, that is not "a
miss for the tme;" and with an encourag-
ing smile MIR. Cavendish suffered him to
depart.
/ Though Mr.. Cavendish had, from the
first, concealed his intentions, his hear,
was planning work Of benevolence
which was nothing less than to bcfriend
the poor boy whose noble conduct 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 con-
duct towards themselves was equally
pralseworthy.
ooh yes, sir" exclaimed the mother,
her eye filling with tears. ale has ever
been a dutiful child to US. and always
acts in this honest straightforward man
ncr."
ole has indeed noble spirit, sir,"
the father rejoined F; land ! am as proud
Of him as if he was prince"
Would you part with him y Mr. Ca
yendish asked. 81 have something in
view for his future benefit"
Undoubtedly we would for his bene-
fit, was the reply ofboth.
Well, then, purchase him new suit
Of apparel with these two guineas, and
bring him TO my residence this day week.
| will acqualnt you with my views for him
in the future"
Language cannot describe the heartfelt
gratitude which bcamed in the eyes Of
the happy parents, nor could they find
words to give it utterance.
When next our young hero came into
the presence Of his benefactor, his APP
pearance was certainly altered for the
better, though no disadvantages Of dress
could rob his noble countenance Of his
lofty expression. Mr.. CavendIsh had
previously made arrangements for him to
become an inmate of his own house, and
had also entered his name as pupil IN
a neighborIng school.
John Williams is now receiving lib
eral education, and enjoying all the ad.
vantages which wealth can procure
Such a sudden change of position and
prospects would i'll many instances prove
injurious to the moral character, but with
a mind based upon solid principles which
our young friend possesses, little fear may
be entertained that such will be the re-
suit.