Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-07-14

Truth and Honesty.
A LESSON.

sen one of the squares for their play ground,
thinking by this means TO avoid doing mis-
chief. To the CONSERVATION of the thrower,
however, a missile, instead of resting on the
/ shoulders Of the boy to whom it was aimed,
entered the library window of one of the lord
ly mansions forming the quadrangle.
"Why don't you take to your heels, you
blockhead (; you will have the police after you
whilst you are standing there" was the eX-
clamation of his companion, and he caught
him by the arm in order to drag him from the
spot. The author of the mischief still retain
ed his thoughtful position.
"If your father is obliged to pay for that
you will stand a chance of having a good
thrashing, Jack" the other boy urged.
"Never mind, Tom, leave Inc to myself"
was the reply, and the young delinquent mo-
we'd, with unfaltering steps, towards the door
OF the mansion, the knocker of which he I'M
unhesitatingly raised. The summons was
answered by a footman.
"Is the master of the house at home :" he
with some difficulty inquired.
ale Isl"
"Then ! wish to see him, if you please"
"That you can't do, my man; but I'll de-
liver any message for you"
"No, that will not do. | must-indeed |
Z thO SObhltbinh niiiISCIls u bui-
nesiness and perseverance of the boy at length
induced him 10 comply with his request, 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 get rid of him.
"Bring him ill.," said the gentleman adj
dressed, who, having witnessed the transact
ton, and overheard the conversation, was Gu
rious 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 Amusement when ust-
cred into an elegant apartment; but remem-
bering the painful circumstances which had
brought him into this scene of enchantment,
he in some measure regained his self-posses-
sion.
=" am very sorry, sir" he began, in hut-
| tering voice, but | have broken your win
low. My father is out of work Just now,
and cannot pay you for it but if you will
be kind enough to take the money a little at
a time, as | get it, | will be sure to make it
up and as he spoke, he drew a few half
pence from his pocket, and laid them on the
table.
THAT'S an honest speech, my lad but
how am l sure you will fulfil your engage
ment?" Mr.. Cavendish replied. "Do you
not know that could have sent you TO the
station house until the money is made up J"
"Oh, don't send me there, sir, it would
break my dear mothers heart, | will pay you
all-indeed | will, sir"-and the poor boy
burst into a flood of tears.
IL ain glad you have so much considera-
ton for your mothers feelings; and for her
sake | will tIust TO your honesty"
"Oh, thank you, sir; thank you !"
/; "But when do you expect to be able to
make another payment? This is very small
sum towards the price of a large square of
plate glass;" and as he spoke he glanced at
the four half pence which the boy had spread
out.
"This day week, sir, if you please"
"Very well, let it be so. At this hour ]
shall be at ZONE to see you.'
Poor Jack made his very best bow and re-
tired.
True to his appointment, our high princi.
pied boy appeared at the door of Mr.. Caven.
dish's mansion. As the footman had previ.
ousIy received orders 10 admit him, he wa:
Immediately shown into the library.
81 have a shilling for you to-day, sir! he
said eXultingly, and his countenance was ra
diant with smiles.
Indeed That is a large sum for a boy
like you to obtain in so short a time. | hop,
you came by it honestly?"
A flush Of crimson mounted on the cheel
Of poor Jack, but it was not a flush of shame
6 have earned every penny of it, except
ing one my mother gave me TO make il up
he energetically replied and he proceede,
to say that he had been on the look out TO
jobs all the week that he had held the hors
for one gentleman, and had run on an erran
for another; in this way he accounted fc
eleven pence.
our industry and perseverance do yo
credit, my lad" Mr.. Cavendish exclaimed
his benevolent countenance lighting up wit
a smile. "And now | should like to kno'
your name and place of residence"
81 will write it, sir, If you please. Indee
| brought a piece of paper for the purpose
putting down the money. | hope | shall /
able to make it up in a few weeks, for | a
trying TO get a situation as an errand boy
"You can write then? Do you 90
schools"
"Oh, yes sir; | go to a free school'-aI
Jack stepped forward to take the pen whiC
Mr.. Cavendish held towards him.
"You write a tolerable good hand, my i
tie man. You may, | think, do better III,
take an GRAND boys place. Let me see
you have any knowledge of arithmetic"
Jack stepped boldly up and unhesitating
replied to the various questions which we
put TO him.
"That will do, my good boy. Now, VIII,
do you think you will be able to come al
bring me more money :"
81 will come this time next week, if q
alive and well, sir"
"That was wisely added, my lad; for o
lives are not In our own keeping. This | $
you have been taught"
Another week passed and again Jack a
pesred, but his countenance wore an asne
49, Of sadness.
81 an sorry, sir" he said 81 have be
unfortunate and have only a small sum
give you" And as he spoke. he laid III,