Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-03-24

"But ! don't want TO. would rather
never have a COW than 10 work for it," he de.
clared, lazily swinging his feet much higher
than his head.
"But anything that is worth having, is
worth working ior," answered Phillip; ''and
you know what good things a COW will bring
u.s."
We'll, | don't care. Come, let's eat Our
luncb," as he approached the t~in-pai! under
the apple.tree. "Come, Phil, come ~
"No, not until | have done more it is not
eleven yet, not until the sun gets over the
upper branch Of that elm" said Phil, as he
kept steadily on with his work. Meanwhile,
Madison peered into the pail, and, not only
d~evoured his part, but .nade ample en-
croachments upon his brothers.. lie then
, laid himself down upon the grass.
"Come, Madison, cone! don't give IN the
first day persevere, boy" cried Phillip cour-
ageously bat no, it was loo hot 10 work he
could not work such hot days for all the cows
in the world he was too tired 10 work and
/ presently he fell asleep.
Alas |! that this should be a specimen for
the rest of the week. On Saturday night,
Mr.. Giles paid of his workmeu. Two men
were sitting in the barn talking over the
weeks work two men were leaning, in their
shirt sleeves, over the fence, discussing the
merits Of Mr.. Giles's cabbages; Phillip, Mad
ison, aud myself-for my brothers were al
ways anxious and willing to help me along
with them-with James Giles, were standing
among the cows, patting one, pulling the ears
Of another, and admiring them all, especially
the heiler, which we wanted to buy. Mean
while, Mr.. Giles came out with his wallet,
settled with the men, and laid out their plans
for the next week. Where are the 5oys!'
he asked, not seeing us. Phillip and Madi-
son issued forth from behind the cows, some
what hesilatingiy, into the presence of their
master. lie was a tall, dark, stern-looking
man, and not of gentle speech. The boys all
about were afraid Of him, especially of invad-
ing his peach and apple-orchard, Tor he was
always sure to find them out. Mr.. Giles had
wonderful ubiquily about his premises, and
those who did well for him, he was sure to
belriend. He eyed the boys keenly. do
you mean to 90 through the world as you
have worked for met" he asked, abruptly,
nodding 10 Madison. Madison looked down
abashed land you," he continued, "you
Phillip, | know your name, for | buried a lit
tie one by that name"-upon which The strong
mans voice grew tremulous-''i you 90
through the world as you have worked for
me, you will be a man, u rich man, an iulu-
ential man, and a good man, | hope; and that
is because you are willing to tCOrk for it,
| looked out from behind a COW 10 hear the
conversation. 'And depend upon it, boys,
as is The bay, SO is lie man, continued Mr..
Giles; what you are a boy, you will be a
man, Phillip. | will give you two shillings
day, and your brother shall have just what
le has earned, namely, fourpence a day -
lpon which he began to make the change
was a solemn pause, broken at last by
sobs. Madison was crying through sheer
notification. remember | wanted 10 come
% the rescue; and, getting up 10 poor Madi-
sons side, | looked stoutly up into Mr.. Giles's
and said, pulling Madison's sleeve, ale
can saw wood, sir, he can saw How |
got the courage, | am at loss to imagine
Can he 7" said MIR. Giles, pleasantly turn
ing from the money in his hand, II am very
glad to hear that he is good for something"
AS he gave the wages into their hands, he
said In a marked manner TO Phillip, 81 shall
be glad Of your work mex week, Phillip :"
upon which he went back into the house,
leaving us standing, and for . time, speech
less. Phillip and | looked at each olher.-
81 won't have it! | won't have any Of his
money" at length said Madison, llnging
his quarter upon the ground. Phillip quietly
picked it up, and we walked home. Nothing
was said. Mother was waiting for us, with
our frugal meal. ''And now | suppose YOU
come with your first Saturday nights earn
ings," she said, smiling at us, through the
open window. Phillip soberly laid in her
lap, when we entered, the money, his own
and Madisou's. She looked at it and asked
how it thus happened. at is too bad I'll
never work again !" said Madison, after we
had given her all the explanation we could,
his kerchief still in communication with his
eyes.
"And, mother, | told Mr.. Giles he could
saw" said !, as if an important excavation
had been added. There was no mistakinr
our mothers look, though she said nothing.
She was grleved and anxious; neither pity,
or coincidence, or blame, came from her lips.
On the next evening, Sabbath evening, as
we all sat on n rude bench, Phillips handy
work, at the back side of the house. with the
western sky for our picture, my mother recur-
red TO the subject. Madison had been par-
iicularly meek and obliging all day, and his
mind, now calm, was open TO reason and in
stIuctlon. MY son." said she, taking his
hand, and looking into his face, ''do YOU not
know that your industrious habits must be
your main dependence in this world that
any character which is worth having must be
earned By 8ort?. Do you not know that it
is only by patient courageous working, that
any good is gotten" She paused. ''Madi-
son, what you undertake, you must 90 through
with maryuAy. Will you lag and daily By
the way, a burden to yourself and to YOUR
friends"
81 can saw murmured he, looking pitt
fully down, 81 like TO saw"
And do You know whyl" she asked ear
neslly; sit is because you have mastered the
saw; you have actually conquered a wood
pile; and SO conquer all difficulties; work at
them until they disappear before YOU; then
you Will feel manly; then you will know how
great is your power 10 do; then you will love
10 do"
- can't rake; don't like to- muttered
Madison.
"Can't!" said she, with spirit: "wiIl NV
son be conquered by a rakef What the saw
could not do, shall the rake do!"
"No, mother" he answered, with a deci-
sion uncommon to him, as he caught her
spirit; then he added, looking down, but
l don't want to rake with Mr.. Giles's rake,
- Ihpn Vyp cha1l p,,o- .