The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-10
For the Girls and Boys,
TRUTH AND HONESTY.
nrAur1ruL IEssoN ION Yourn.

day amusing themselves with that dangerous
though not uncommon pnsllme, pellng each
other with stones. They had chosen one of
The squares of the playground, thinking 10y
this means TO avoid doing mischief. To the
CONSERVATION of the thrower, however, II mis-
sile instead ofresting on the shoulders of the
hoy 10 whom il wa uinedcn;ered the libra
~ window Of one of the lordly mansions
forming the quadrangle.
"Why don't you take 10 your heels, you
bockhead; you will have the police after you
whilst you are standing staring there" was
abe excam alton of his companion, and he
caught him by the arm in order 10 draw him
irom the spot. The author OF the mischief
still retained his thoughtful position.
Ifyour father is obliged 10 pay for That,
YOU viii stand chance of having good
Jhrashing, Jack" The other boy urged.
"Never mind, Tom, leave me to myself
was the reply, und the delinquent moved, with
unlaltering steps towards the door of the
mansion, the knocker Of which lac unhesiat-
iugly rnsed, The summons was answered
by n ioolman.
"Is the muster of the house at home" he
with some difiidence inquired.
Gle s,"
"Thcn wish TO see him ifyou please"
"That you can't do, my man; but III deliv"
er any message for YOU"
"Nu, that will not do. nust-indecd j
must see the gentleman himself" The earn
.estuess aud perseverance ofthe boy NJ length
induced him to comply with his request, and
opening the door ofthe library. he apologize
ed for asking his master TO see II shabby lille
fellow: adding that he could neither learn ms
business nor get rid Of him.
Bring him in," said the gentleman adj
dressed, who, having Witnessed the trunsac-
sion, aud overheard the conversation, was
curious TO know tho object of the boys visit.
"a 4 IA. hnH
ed above his fathers second floor, stood for
some moments in supplied amusement when
assured into an elegant apartment; but re-
anembcring the painful circumstance that had
drought him into this scene of enchantment,
I've in some measure gained his self posses
sion.
~ am very sorry, sir" he began in fall
sering voice, "but have broken your wind
uw NV fjlther is out of work just now, AMI
Cannot pay you for it, but ifyou will be kind
enough 10 take the money little al a time
As can get il, | will he sure TO make il up
and as he spoke he drew a few half pence
from his pocket and laid ,hem on the table.
4.Thai's an honest speech my Ind; but how
ann to be sure that you will fulfil your en-
ssagemenl:" Mr. Cavindish continued. ADO
YOU know that could have sent you to tile
sstalon-houso till the money is made up"
ooh, don't send me there, sir, II would
break my dear mothers heart ] will pny you
slll--indecd will sir;' and the poor boy burst
anto ii food of tears
~ am glad YOU have so much consideration
sur your mothers feelings and for her sake,
wil trust 10 your honesty"
ooh thank you sr--thauk you"
'sBut when do you expect 10 he able TO
make me another payment? This is very
small sum towards the price of large square
of plate glass and ms he spoke he glanced nj
abe four balEpcnce which the boy had spread
out
"This day week, sir, fyou plense."
':Yery well, let it be so. At this hour ]
shall be ut home TO see YOU" Poor Jack
anade his very best bow and retired.
True TO his appointment, our high princi-
a,led boy appeared at the door of Mr. Gavin
tlish's mansion. As the footman had previous
ay received orders 10 admit him, he was i'm
tmed;atey shown into the library
~ have a shilling for you 20 day, sir" he
said exuitingy, and his countenance was ra-
eiiunt with smiles.
'Indeed that is large sum for n boy like
YOU to obtain in so short time. hope you
came by il honestly"
A flush of crimson mounted to the cheek
eof poor jack but it was not IA flush of shame.
~ earned every penny Of it, sir, except one
my mother gave me 10 make it up" he ener-
geticalIy replied; and he proceeded to say
that he had been on the lookout for jobs all
she week; that he had held the horse of one
gentleman aud run on an errand for another;
.and in this way he accounted for eleven
9Ience.
4Your industry and perseverance do you
credit, my lad" Mr. Cuvindish exclaimed, his
benevolent countenance lighted up with a
smile "And now ! should like to know your
gIame and place of residence"
81 will write it, sir, if you plense. Indeed
brought piece of paper for the purpose of
quitting down the money. ] hope | shall he
sihle TO make it all up in few weeks, for
am trying TO get situation as an errand boy"
"You can write then? Do you go to SCHOOL,"
"Oh, yes, sir; go to Il free SCHOOL, And
Jack stepped forward to take the pen which
Mr. Cavimdish held towards him.
"You write tolerably good hand my lit
1le man. You may, think do better than
take an errand boys place. Let me see if
you lave any knowledge of arithmetic"
Jack stood boldly up, and unhesitatingy
replied to the various questions which were
put to him.
That will do my good boy. Now, when
do you think you will he able to come and
bring me more moneyT
"a will come again this time next week, if
Pm alive,and well, sir"
"1hat 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
peured but his counlenance wore an aspect
of sadness
~ am very sorry, sir" he snid, 81 have
been unfortunate and have only small sum
to give YOU" And as he spoke,he laid three
penny worth of halfpence before Mr. Gavin
1isb 81 assure Won sir" he earnestly adj