Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-06-29
SFT,ECT TALE.
rx,r MOTHER AND SON.
sY r. o. ARTHUR.
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.u,h,t arc your views and in'en''o"' NV
!, -, asked Mr.. Hallam. as they ws'Aeo To-
-, from the court room.
~ .~,-c, TO follow the profession LOT ""''"
h..o educated" replied the young man.
.ru this city7'
soh YES! ! have no wish to remo'e 'io'''
.o...,;c. comes slowly to young man, re-
.,t.d Mr.. Hallam. They were just 'he" a.
4. aoor Of his Office, and entered before hen''
-.ds any reply. AS they sat down Mr. ha'''"'
spsated-- .,o,v 70
.A.I said, Henry, practice comes slowly 10
.,o.up man, more particularly in the law.
ri am aware Of that he replied, with some
..,;o,suess Of voice and expression OF counte-
80. "But \ wait my time. suppose shall
=, ..me,bipe to DO; at least enough to meet my
expenses.
.Ye,. il you hunt up magistrates cases, do
,.u, share of pcttifogging, and take good care
!. NIKE the most out Of u cause when you do
rt one"
.Noue Of which can or will do,'' replied the
young man, promptly.
"Tbrn am not sure that you will at once
\. able to meet your expenses. unless they be
,,ry light said Mr.. HaIam.
NJ will see that they not heavy was the
aa;et reply, "while await pate ntly the sure re-
ward Of time --faith--energy.
sAnd that reward will come, Henry, sooner
mlster."
.fknow it. I will wait it,
Nr. Hallnm cast his eyes 10 the floor thought
f.lly. and sat for some minutes-tlIen !cokI ng
sp, he said.
"Henry, would you be willing to take share
10 my business9 Or do you prefer to start alone
and build up reputation for yourself?'
"Te be- associated with you in business" the
Young man said, with evident emotion. "wouid
be the greatest bcne fit I could receive, and would
evers,ep all my present ambition. But never
hoped for any thing like this
"H YOU are disposed TO share the labor Of my
heavy practice" returned Mr.. Halian, 81 will
1t once take ) on into the business. must have
an associate, and you will suit me best Turn II
over in your mind. and il you think such an ar
Yangeme ut desirable and advantageous, it can be
nj once entered into. l will, in the beginning
give YOU the proceeds of one fifth of my prac
iicc. which will yield you very near two thou
sduu uo'"I> pr WIS " W. 'iiec
years. After that the partnership can be dissolv-
ed or formed upon new basis, as may be agree
able TO boh.''
II was some time before Henry could compose
his mind sufficiently to reply. The generous Of
fer. SO unexpected, completely overpowered him
81 accept the offer with gladncss,' he SAIL
"And more for the sake of another, than for the
high advantages that il presents I" me. DESERTED
by her who gave me birth, and left, as | have
whom now call my mother took me in and loved
me and cared for me rs Cor her own chill iren
sharing with the food she earned for them,
and working harder that they might feel no pri
vsiions. What do I not owe TO herr wouls
repay the debt with my life, if could NJ,
mcther-for such acknowledge her in my he ar
to be, as well as call her SO with my iips-stil
has 10 work with her hands old as she is, al though
every dollar with which Your generous bounty
has supplied me, beyond what was necessary &c
furnish me with suitable clothing has gone into
her hands. Now--,hanks to your noble offer
can place her above labor end above want, ans
in position such she deserves For her sake
M dear sir. do thank you.''
Henry grasped the hand Of Mr.. Hallam. as he
ceased speaking, while tears tina, he could OF re
press gushed from his eyes.
"Thrice worthy Of all my best affections
which you have long had, do feel you now ,e
Be. my dear boy" said Mr.. Halam. returning
with ardor the pressure Of Henry's hand. ~ ul
noble wishes shall at once be gratifrd.''
Turning to his desk. Mr.. Hallam. in the gen
shus,. >ft
Tor sthonsand dollars. and lie aiding it 10 the young
man. said as he did SO,
take that; it is the first fruits of your new
business; place your mother in just the positio,
sour heart desires her TO be in
henry wrung the hand Of Mr.. Hallam, ant
Snen passed quickly from the Office He couls
not trust himself TO utter the deep gratitude h,
felt.
neat but not large house was immediatel,
rented and furnished with de gree Of taste com
'0f'' and elegance. far beyond what the litnit-.
"'ea"' OF Mrs Oliver had ever enabled her t
ENJOY Into this house Henry took his mother
.'er oil was ready, and gave her the first happ
.n'eiigence Of the change that had taken place
BY saying,
ms Gear mother, is all your own n
'"0'e care and labor. hut rest and peace, an
~'"'o'' Tor your declining years. 1t i. som
."a'i return for all owe you; but small as it is
or'ng 1t to You with a glad heart"
sacred TO flial and maternal love we're Il,
' mat mingled freely when al was explaiue
.no Understood 1t was some time, howevc1
se'ore Mrs Oliver could really believe that wins
'oe saw and heard was not dream
Associated with Mr.. Hallsm, Henry soon IA
ID opportunity of distinguishing himself in