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

0dueS W tie ocst Scnool IN Inc Town, pal
the highest price for his tuition, and bough
for HIM every book which his teachers re
qulred.' After this enume ration, Mrs. Bel
would often conclude with sigh, "Ah,
is unknown the sums Of money that boy ,
education costs US. 1t will not be our faul
If lie is no, scholar"
Mr.. Bell was Not mistaken in his con
lectures. Soon after ten o'clock wheels wert
heard approaching the house. and Uncle
Grey made his appearance. All was il
the incest order for his reception. The
children in their best clothes and on their
best behavior crowded ground him. while
Mrs. Bell was profuse in her expressions ol
surprise and delight a, this "unexpec,ed
visit"
The old gentleman looked around him,
evid' nty much gralided by these tokens ol
respect and affection.
81 suppose your good husband IS busy
as ever in his Office" said he, addressing
Mrs. Bell, ''bui where is James! Not al
school to-day, | suppose. His father writes
me word that he is hard sluden,-always S
book 10 hand. But the bow mus, be unbent
sometimes, eh I lwas once young myself
and studied with the best of them. But
loved Saturday. and good game of play.
Where is the lad gu, with bis bat and ball,
or gone fishing, ehl'
At this moment James entered the room.
A book was in his hand, and while he
warmly returned his UncIe's greeting he
kept finger in the half closed volume, as
il fearful of losing the place.
"Ah. see your father was right in say
ing that you.Ioved your books" exclaimed
Mr.. Grey. as he noticed this indication of
studious turn ofmind. "Bu,, my boy, you
must allow the body little recreation, and
The mind little rest. Come, take me
around your garden. II is long. long
time since have seen the old place. and
wan, to look around me little. You chill,
drsn are all growing out OF knowledge. and
| suppose the trees and shrubs have sprout.
ed wonderfully since was last here. Come,
children, get your hats and bonnets. And
you. James. put away your books, for the
present we will have little conversation
about them after dinner"
James WINGED slightly al this observation,
and his brow contracted. However, the
whole party soon adjourned to the garden,
" here the old Uncle was the merriest of
the noisy group.
Business required Mr.. Bell to return to
his office for an hour or two in the after
noon. Uncle Grey passed an hour
after dinner enjoying hi, afternoons doze
in his easy chair. On awaking he called
for James. who had been uneasily expect
ing The summons. and proposed they should
go together into the library.
Your favorite resort, eh, James!" said
The old gentleman, psl,ins his nephew On
Ihe back. 81 can not tell you how proud
and happy feel. my boy. to think that
you will prove scholar, and that you re-
ally love learning"
So saying. they entered into the library,
and The door closed upon them.
More than two hours passed away before
The door re-opened, and Uncle and nephew
returned TO The parlor. Mr.. and Mrs. Bell
were seated there awaiting their appear.
ance with some impotence.
"Uncle Grey has been questioning James
pretty closely. l expect" remarked Mrs.
Bell TO her husband before they entered
ii have no doubt he is surprised at the
boys learning. How much was the last
quarters bill at school.'
The reply TO this question was prevent
ed by the entrance of James and his Uncle.
The old gen,leman's brow was clouded.
Jame,' coun,enance bore evident traces OF
modification and discontinue. and he spec
dlly made his escape out Of the room.
..Wha, mas happened. Uncle 7" inquired
Mrs. Bell, anxiously. "What is the mat
ter with James 7"
1.-The matter, MADAME replied the old
gentleman. somewhat testify. "why the
boy is fool or knave, or perhaps bofh."
"Oh, Uncle. what do you meant How
can YOU speak so unkindiy 7" exclaimed
Mrs. Bell, bursting into passionate food
Of tears.
Mr.. Bell turned an inluiring look TO-
wards his Uncle, who replied:
Look here, nephew Bell, either that
boy has deceived you,or you have dece'veo
me. This last supposition is out Of The
question. therefore the 6rst must b the
clse. That boy a scholar Why be is q
perfect Ounce. have seldom come across
such q specimea oi the genus ignora'nSs.