Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-20

frankly, how came you TO fancy that
loved his books, and was making Progres.
Have you examined him lately =
"Why, no." replied Mr.. Bell "to sa
the truth, | never thought Of doing such
thing and 1 am perfectly as,ounded at whs
you tell me. always see him engage
with his books when am at home and hi
mother tells me he is always eager TO star
for school at the first sound Of the bell. s.
thought all was going on right"
"Yes," interrupted Mrs. Bell. land hi
father has always sent him TO the bes
schools in the place and never begrudget
any expense. either for his school-bnoks OF
his education. 1t is too bad !" and Mrs
Bell began rocking herself violently. while
her tears flowed airesh.
IL doubt no, your iberallty with respect
to James educalion," resumed Uncle GREY,
in milder tone. From what elected
from the boy himself, perceive that he
has had every advantage which money
could procure. But his own obstinate
idleness has frustrated your efforts and
those OF the excellen; teacher under whose
care you have placed him. | only ask
you TO examine his school books, and you
will at once perceive the system OF decep
lion he has carried on. And you have
only to ask the hoy himself few of the
simplest questions, on the subjects which
he processes to have been studying, in
order to discover that he knows nothing
bout them. He has succeeded completely
IN deceving his teacher, ,deceiviug you, and
cheating himself For, of course, the
oolish fellow is himself the creates, loser
oy the line Of conduct he has pursued"
On hearing this last remark, which Mrs.
Bell imagined referred 10 the inheritance,
'he exclaimed.
"Oh. Uncle, do no, judge poor James
90 severely. On Monday morning will
myself 90 around to the school and see
Mr.. Smith. And IN"
Here she checked herself, for she knew
Uncle Grey's high opinion of Mr.. Smiths
lttainments as a scholar, and abilities as
eacher aud she did not think it safe 10
1--WE vent to the thoughts and feelings to.
wards that gentleman which were swelling
n her breast.
The afternoon WIS wearing away, and
Jncle Gray requested that his buggey
night be brought around /; for he lived
everaI miles out of town, and was anxious
o reach home before the dews Of evening
,egan TO fall. He shook hands with all
he group except James, who was ashamed
0 show his face, and took friendly leave.
to repeat his visit in the course
f few weeks.
"And tell James shall want an hours
with him in the library
v hen shall hope to find hima little bright.
= than he proved this afternoon. He
must turn over a new Ieaf-he must-HE
lust"
So saying. Uncle Grey drove of.
Well. | declare :" exclaimed Mrs. Bell,
IS they returned into the house; g | never
vas so provoked in all my life. Mr.Smith
las been acting sbamefuly by US. Ill
ell him piece Of my mind on Monday
that's certain"
my DEAR" inierposed her husband,
{ wish you would leave i. to me-"
"Leave it you, Mr.. Bell! no. indeed"
.eplied his wife, in much excitement. "A
ew fair words from Mr.. Smith would Pac-
fv YOU in a moment. I will talk TO him
nyself, and let him know that we are not
,oipp to le, ourselves be cheated in this
way. For it is downright cheating. We
nav him handsomely 10 make our boy
scholar, and tits hi. duty to make him one.'
Mrs Bell was so much excited, that she
Aid not perceive Mrs. Lawson, an old
{, lend, who had entered the parior while
she was speaking, and had heard her last
remarks. -,
What does this mean, Nary" said
Mrs. Lawson, seating herself. MAY l take
the privilege of an old friend. and ask the
cause of your vexation, and Of your anger
apains; Mr.. Smith =
Glad Of the opportunity to unburden her
heart, Mrs. Bell related to her friend all
that had passed. and terminated with VIC
len, exelama,ions against Mr.. Smiths con-
duct.
/" But it seems to me that it is James,
and not Mr.. Smith, whom you ought to
bl.me." remarked Mrs. Lawson. You
have no evidence that the teacher has
failed iu his duty, while James idlenes'
and deception seem to have been made
verv clear to your Uncle. But how 10 i
ooss;ble. Mary, tina, all this has burst up
:, vou al once. How happens il tha
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