Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-06-02

"Come, Madison, comel don, give up the
first day; Perseyere, boy" cried Philip eoura.
geously, but no, il was too hot 10 work; he could
not work such hot days for all he cows in The
worldi he was TOO tired to work." and presently
he fell asleep.
Alssl that this should be a specimen for The
resi- Of the week. On Saturday, night. Mr. Giles
paid of bis workmen. Two men were slling
in the barn talking over the weeks work, Two
men we're leaning, 10 their shin sleeves, over
the fence, discussing the merits Of Mr.. Giles
cabblges; Philip and myself, for my brothers
were always anxious and willing TO help me a.
long with them, with James Giles, we're sand.
ing among the cows pa,ling one and pulling lbe
ears Of another, and admiring Them oil, espe.
cially the heller which we wanted 10 buy.-
Meanwhile. Mr.. Giles came out with his wallet,
settled with the men, and laid ouI their plans for
the next week.
"Where are the boysi" he asked, not seeing
Us. Philip and Madison issued forth from be.
hind the cows, somewhat hesiIalngy, into the
presence Of IheiI master. He was u tall. dark.
stern looking man, and not Of gentle speech
7 he boys all about were afraid Of him. especial
ly Of invading his peach and apple orchard, for
AN "Ho elHa y oltS W Huu tAEItl uuls DTs 0lit5
had wonderful ubiquiIy about his premises, and
those who did we'll for him he was sure 10 be
friend. He eyed the boys keenly. do you
mean TO 60 through the world as you have wor.
ked for mel" he asked, abruptly, nodding to
Madison. Madison looked down abashed-and
you, he continued, "you Philip, know your
name, for buried IiuIe one by thai namc'-
upon which the strong mans voice grew lremu.
lous-''if you go through the world as you have
worked for me, you will be a man, a rich man.
an Influential man, and good man hope; and
that is because you are willing to work for il.
will give You TWO shillings a day, and your bro.
iher shall have just what he has earned, four
pence days" upon which he began to make the
change. There was solemn pause, broken OF
last by low sobs. Madison was crying through
! sheer modification.
j ] remember wanted TO come TO the rescue.
and, getting up 10 poor Madson's side. looked
soully up into Mr.. Giles face and said, pulling
} Madisons sleeve. "He can saw wood, sir, he
can saw!" How got the courage, am at
loss to imagine. "Can hel" said Mr.. Giles
pleasantly turning from the money in his hand.
81 am very glad 10 hear that he is goud for some
thing" As he gave the wages into their hands
he said in a marked manner To Philip, 81 shall
be glad Of your work next week Philip" upon
which he went back into the house, leaving, us
standing, and for time speechless. Philip and
| looked at each other. 81 won't have ii!
won't have any Of his money! al length said
Madison, Ainging his quarter upon the ground
Philip quietly picked it up, and we wuIked home.
e Nothing was said Mother was waiting forus
with our frugal meal. "And now Won come
with your first Saturday nights earnings" she
said smiling al US, through the open window
Philip soberly laid in her lap, when we entered,
the money, his own and Madison's. She look.
ed al 1t and asked how it thus happened. ali
IS too bad! III never work again!" said Mad-
son. after we had given her all the explanation
I'VE could, his kerchef still in communication
with his eyes!
On the next evening, Sabbath evening, as we
all sat on rude bench, Philips handy-work, at
the backside of the house, with the western sky
Tor our picture, my mother recurred to the sub.
Ject. Madison had been particularly obliging
all day, and his mind, now calm, was open 10
reason and instruction. "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 thai a.
| ny character which is worth having must be
earned by c6orR Do you not know that it is
/ only by patient courageous working, that any
good sgotlcnl" She paused. madison, what
you undertake. you must 60 through with man
fully. Will you lag and daily by the way, a
burden 10 yourself and to your friends!"
81 can saw" he murmured, looking pitiiuly
down, 81 like to saw"
"And do you know whyl" she asked earnest.
y; sit is because you have mastered the saw.
you have actually conquered woodpe, and so
conquer all difficulties; work at them until they
disappear before you; then you will know how
great is your power to do; then you will love 10
al can't rake; | DON! like to- muttered Madi.
son.
, "Canh!" said she, with spirit, "will be con.
quered by a rakel What the saw could no, do,
shall The rake dol"
"NO, MOTHER" he answered, with decision
uncommon 10 him, as he caught her spirit; then
ne added, looking down, "but don't want to
rake with Mr.. Giles"
"Mr. Giles turns him away" said Philip del.
orously, las his heiferprospecls seemed darkeued.
"Not have the helfer!" echoed I, ready to
cry; there was long pause. Madison looked
as if he felt good for nothing, as if he would
give all the world to get out of this responsible
corner. Heifer or no heifer, was the question,
and it seemed to depend upon him, still more
upon his work. He looked around for relief,
but in the faces Of nelIher mother nor brother
did relief appear. His mother had not the mo.
ney to advance, and Philip was doing all he
could. '-f-
"Make up your mind to go back and ask Mr.
Giles to let you try again." said our mother,
tand then Madison, take hold, with strong
heart, Of what is before you, and do it; do il
and never finch; and then she told us how eve
ry thing truly valuable was to be earned BY
struggling and effort, the long striving which
alone could open heaven to us.
In the morning, Madison appeared with sor.