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ooh. thank Won sir--thank Won y


me another payment This is a very small
sum towards the price of so 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 home to see YOU Poor Jack made his
very best bow and retired.
True to his appointment, our high principlod
boy appeared at the door of Mr.. Cavendishs
mansion. AS the footman had previously re-
ceived orders to admit him he was Immediately |
shown into the library.
i have a shilling for Won today, sir he said, |
exuItngly. and his coun,enance was radian,
with smiles.
Indeed That is large sum for boy likeY
you to obtain in so short a time. ] hope you
came by it honestly?
A flush of crimson mounted to the cheek of
por Jack but it was not the flush OF shame.
Il earned every penny Of it. sir. excepting one
my mother gave me to make it up he energet-
icaly replied; and he proceeded to say that he,
had been on the look out for jobs all the week
that he held the horse for one gentleman and had
run on an errand for another; in this way ac-
counting for eleven pence.
Your industry and perseverance do you cred
it, my lad Mr.. Cavendish exclaimed, his benev-
oent councnancc lighting up with smile
And now should like to know your name and
place of residence
Il will write it, sir, if you please. Indeed,
brought piece of paper for the purpose OF put
ting down the money hope shall be able to
make it all up in few weeks, for am trying
to get situation as errand boy
You can write then do you 90 to school y
And Jack stepped forward TO take the pen which
Mr.. Cavendish held towards him.
you write n tolerable good hand, my little
man. You may, think, do better than take an
errand boys place. Let me see if you have any
knowledge of arithmetic.
Jack stood boldly up. and unhesitatngly re-
piled to the various questions which were put to
him.
That will do, my good boy. Now when do
you think you will be able to come and bring
me more money?
Il will come again this time next week, if
am alive and well, sir
That was wisely added my lad for our lives
are not in our own keeping. This | see you
have been taught.
Another week passed, and again Jack APP
peared, but his countenance wore an aspect of
sadness.
Il am very sorry, sir he said Il have been
unfortunate, and have only small sum to give
YOU. And as he spoke, he laid three penny
worth of half-pence before Mr. Cavendish. |
assure you, SIR he earnestly added = have of
fercd my services to every gentleman on horse
back that could see
Il believe you, my boy am pleased with
your honest intentions. Perhaps you will meet
with better success another time. Let me see.
you have now paid one shilling and five pence,
that is not amiss for the time : and with an en-
couIaging smile, Mr.. Cavendlsh suffered him to
depart.
Though Mr. Cavendish had from the first,
concealed his intentions, his heart was planning
work OF benevolence, which was nothing less
than to beircnd the poor boy, whose noble con-
duct had won his admiration. For this end, he
a few days subsequent paid the parents visit,
when he knew the son would be at school. lie
related the incident which had brought him UNI
der his notice. and proceeded to ask whether his
conduct towards themselves was equally praise
worthy.
'Oh yes, sir, exclaimed the mother, her eyes
filling with tears. He has ever been dutfnl
child and always acts in this honest straight
forward manner
lie has indeed a noble spirit sir the father
! rcioned and am proud Of him as if he were
prince
Would you part with him p Mr. Cavcndsh
asked. Il have something in view for his fu-
ture benefit
Undoubtedly we would for his benefit was
the reply of both
Il well then purchase him a suit of apparel
with those two ,guineas, and bring him to my
residence this day week. will acquaint you
with my views for him for the future
Language cannot describe the heartfelt graft
: tude which bcamed in the eyes of the happy pa
rents, nor could they find words to give it utter
ance.
i When next our young hero came into the
presence of his benefactor his appearance was
certainly altered for the better. though no disad-
vantages of dress could rob his countcnance of
Is :, Mr. fish had