Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-03-31
From the Anglo American.
TRUTH AND HONESTY.

A revolution of opinions is taking place in the
present day sectarian and national prejudices
are giving way to a holy feeling of universal
brotherhood military conquests are robbed of
their tnsel, and appear in their native deformity
and moral dignity; honesty though discovered
amid poverty and ignorance, is raised to its legi-
innate pace--the admiration of all capable OF
estimating true worth. This latter remark will
plead an apology for introducing to the reader
Young hero, filling station no higher than that
ofa pupil in parochal school.
Two boys, of nearly the same age, were once
amusing themselves with that dangerous though
not uncommon pastime, pelting each other with
stones. They had chosen one of the squares of
the play ground thinking by this means to avoid
mischief To the CONSERVATION OF the thrower,
however, a missile, instead of resting on the
shoulders of the boy at whom it was aimed, en-
tered the library window of one OF the lordly
mansions forming the quadrangle.
"Why don't you take to your heels You block
head; you will have the police after you if 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 thoughtful posi-
ton.
Tf your father is obliged to pay for this, you
will stand a chance of having good thrashlng'
the other boy urged.
Never mind, Tom: leave me to myself, was
the reply, and the young delinquent moved with
unfaltering step towards the door of the mansion,
the knocker OF which he unhestatlngly raised
The summons was answered by a tootman.
is the master of the house at home" he
with some diilidence inquired.
lie is
sThen wish to see him If yon please
THAT Won can't do, my man, but I'll deliver
any message for you.
No. that will not do. ] must--indeed must
see the gentleman himself
The earnestness and perseverance OF tie boy
at length induced him to comply with his re-
quest, and opening the door OF the library, he
apologised for asking his master to see shabby
little fellow adding that he could neither learn
his business nor get rid of him.,
Bring him in said the gentlemen addressed,
who having witnessed the transaction, and over.
heard 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 in supplied amaze.
ment; but remembering the painful circum-
stance which had brought him into this scene
of enchantment, he in some measure regained
his selfpossession
Il am very sorry, SIR he began in faultering
voice, but | have broken your window My
father is out of work Just now, and cannot pay
for il but if YOU will be kind enough to take the
money at any time, as can get it, will be sure
to make it up;' and as be spoke, he drew few
half pence from his pocket and laid them on the
table
That's an honest speech my lad but how
am to be sure you will fulfil your engagement 2
Mr. Cavendish returned. DO you know that !
could have sent you to the station till all the
money is made up!'
'Oh don't send me there, sir; it would break
my poor mothers heart. will pay you all in
deed will, sir and the poor boy burst into a
flood of tears.
lam glad you have so much consideration
for your mothers feelings and fol- her sake, ]
will trust TO your honesty