Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
Truth and Honesty.
A LESSON FOR LITTLE BOYS.

Two boys, of nearly the same age, were
one day amusing themselves with that dan
gerous, though not uncommon pastime,
pelting each other with stones. They had
chosen one of the squares ofthe play ground,
thinking by this means to avoid doing mis-
chief To the CONSERVATION of the thrower
however, the missile, instead of resting on
the shoulder of the boy at whom it was
aimed, entered the library window of one
of the lordly mansions forming the quad
rangle.
Why don't you take to your heels, you
blockhead; you will have the police after
you whilst you are staring there" was the
exclamation of his companion, and he
caught him by the arm in order to drag
him from the spot. The author of the mis-
chief still retained his thoughtful position.
If your father is obliged to pay for
this, you will stand chance of having a
good thrashing, jack" the. other boy
urged.
Never mind, Tom; leave me to myself,
was the reply, and the delinquent moved,
with unialtering step towards the door OF
the mansion, the knocker of which he I'M
hesltatingly raised. The summons was
answered by footman.
&c Is the master of the house at home! ~
he with some diffidence enquired.
He ISIS
Then wish to see him, if you please,
sir.''
&c That you can't do, my man; but I'll
deliver any message for you.''
No, that will not do. | must--indeed !
must see the gentleman hmself.'' The
earnestness and perseverance of the boy at
4 Ia,afh ir,A,tca1 hin, 70 aar.anty with his
quest, and opening the door of the library,
he apologized for asking his master to see a
shabby little fellow, adding that he could
neither learn his business nor in any way
get rid of him."
Sc Bring him in,'' said the gentleman adj
dressed, who having witnessed the transac-
ton and overheard the conversation, was
curious to know the object of the boys
visit The poor child, whose ideas had
never scared above his fathers second
floor, stood for some moments i'll Supplied
amaZement, when ushered iuto an elegant
apartment; but remembering the painful cir
cumstances which had brought him into
this scene of enchantment, he in some mea-
sure regained his self-possession.
g am very sorry, sir,' he began in fall
tering voice. " but have broken your win
dow. My father is out of work Just now
and cannot pay for it;b but if you will be
kind enough to take the money little at a
time, as | can get it, will be sure to make
it ups and as he spoke, he drew few
half-pence from his pocket and laid them on
tie table.
That's an honest speech, my boy; but
how am to know that you will fulfil your
engagement" Mr.. Cavendish returned
q Do you know that | could have sent you
TO the station house till the money is made
IupF'
Oh, don't send me there, sir; it would
break my dear mothers heart; | will pay
you all--indeed ! viii. sir;'' and the poor
boy burst into food of tears.
IS ! am glad you have so much consider
alton for your mothers feelings and for her
sake, will trust to your honesty"
Oh thank you, sir-fhank you"
50 But when do you expect to be able to
make another payment This Il very
small sum towards the price of a large
square plate of glass;" and as he spoke he
glanced at the four half-pence winch the
bog had spread out.
& This day week, 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.