Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-25
Truth and lIOkcsty,
ALEssON FOR LITTLE BOYS.

III tnc present udy scClai an anu hdtlol-
al preludices are giving way TO holy feel
ing of universal brotherhood f; military
conquests are robbed of their tinsel and
appear in their native deiofmity, and mo-
raj dignity, though discovered amid pow
erty and ignorance, is raised TO It's egiti-
mate place, exciting the respect and ad-
miration of all capable Of estimating true
worth This latter remark will plead an
apology for introducing to the reader
young hero, filling a station no higher
than a pupil in parochIal school.
| Two boys, nearly the same age, were
one day amusing themselves with that
dangerous, though not uncommon pas
time, pelting each other with stones
They had chosen one OF the squares of
the play ground, thinking by this means
to avoid doing mischief To the con-
sternation Of the thrower, however, a
mssel, instead of resting on the shoulder
Of the boy at whom it was aimed, enter
ed the library window of one Of the lord
y mansions forming the quadrangle.
"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 mischief still retained his thought
fuI position.
"If your father is obliged to pay for
this, you will stand a chance Of having a
good thrashing, jack" the other boy
urged.
"Never mind Tom leave me to my
self" was the reply, and the delinquent
moved, with unfaltcrlng step towards the
door ofthe mansion, the knockcr ofwhich
he unhesitatingly raised. The summons
was answered by footman.
| "Is the master Of the house ut home %
he with some dillidence enquired.
"He u.s."
"Then wish to see him,lfyou please" "
"That you can't do, my NAN but I'll
deliver any message for you"
"No that will not do. muslin
deed | must sec the gentleman himself"
1.-THE earnestncss and perseverance of the
boy at length induced him to comply
with his request, and opening the door of
the library, he apologIsCd t)r asking his
master to see shabby little fellow f; ad-
ding that he could neither learn his busi-
ness nor get rid of him.
Bring him ill.," said the gentleman
addressed, who having witnessed the
transaction, and overheard the conversa-
Ition, was curious to know the object of
the boys visit. The poor child whose
| ideas had never scared above his fathers 5
second floor, stood for some moments in
! stupllied amaZcment, when uShered INTO
an elegant apartment but remembering
the painful circumstances which had
brought him into this scene OF enchant-
ment, he in some measure rcgalned his
self-possession.
:" am very sorry, sir, he began in
| IIfalternr voice, "but have broken your
window. My father is out Of work Just
now, and cannot pay for it bat II you
will be kind enough to take the money a
little at time, as | can get il, will be
sure to make it up ;" and as he spoke,
he drew few half pence from his pock-
ct and laid them on the table.
That's an honest speech, my lad
but how am | to know that you will full
lIfll your engagements Mr.. Cavendish
returned Do you know that could
have sent you to the station house TIL the
money was made up ~
"Oh don't send me there, sir 1t
would break my mothers dear heart |
will pay YOU all-indeed | will, sir;' and
the poor boy burst into a food OF tears.
! i am glad you have so much consid-
Grafton for your mothers feelings and
for her sake, will trust to your honesty"
ooh thank you, sir-thank you.
"But when do you expect to be able to
make another payment This is a small
sum towards tho price of large square
Of plate glass" and as he spoke he glanc-
cd at the four halfpcnce which the boy
spread out.
"This day week, sir, if you please -
every well, let it be so. AT this
1 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.. Cavendsh's mansion. As the foot
man had previously received orders to adj
nit him, he was Immediately shown into
the library
81 have shilling for you to-day, SIR, "
he said exultlngy and his counicnance
was radiant with smiles,
"Indeed That is large sum for
boy like you to obtain IN so short a time
hope you came 10y 1t honestly {!
A flush oi crimson mounted to the
cheek of poor Jack, but 1t was not the
flush of shame.
81 earned every penny of 1t, sir, ex-
cepting one my mother gave me to make
it up" he cnergcucally replied and
he proceeded to say that he had been on
the look out for Jobs all the week that
he held the horse Tor one gentleman aud
had run AN errand for another in this
way hc accounted for eleven pence.
/ Your industry aud perseverance do
you credit, my lad" Mr. CavendIsh ex-