Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-05

anything which cost money, hid left hin
to "tirker away" as he called it, to hi
hearts content.
Seven months before, his brother
Philip had returned from the house of al
uncle in neighboring city, where be haC
been spending two years in attending
school, clerking little, &c. His uncll
had kept him as "errand boy y and wher
he broke up housekeeping, in consequence
Of the death Of his wife, he sent Philip tC
his home again, and little Eta with him
Philip was an active, ingenious boy, and
had profted well by his opportunities Of
seeing what is done in the world. Hi>
uncle had made him many presents in the
line of ainting and designing, so that he
felt very vain of his requirements, and
made quite a "aourish" about them to bis
little brother, after his return home.
George had longed to welcome Philip
home.
at would be so nice to have a big
BROTHER" he had said. His little heart
had gone out in love and admiration to-
wards him. Philip had seemed kind and
brotherly for few weeks. But as soon
as the novelty Of things had worn away,
and be had found other and older associates,
he had grown very careless Of his little
brothers. feelings. Each passing week
seemed to roll him more closely in his
selfshucss.
We left George standing at the top Of
the hill whirling one Of the balls of his
comforter, and watching the descent Of a
beautiful orange col red Sc with almost
feeling Of covctousness, All at once, u
piercing shrek ran over the play ground
He jumped on his sled at once and pushed
it to the bottom Of the hill where the
smaller boys had assembled. They saw
the skaters from all directions hurryiug
towards the spot.
"To the meadows ~ was the cry of a
dozen, as agaia and yet again that cry
rang out strong and shriil, over our heads
Somebody is drowning ~
The sleds were dropped, ana al rushed
TO the shore. George was foremost
The meadows were partially covered
with woods ans beyond the range Of these
woods the boys had been forbidden to 90,
as to skate there was considered dangerous
They soon discovered, nevertheless, that
The sounds proceeded from that direction :;
and slipping their smooth boots along the
ice, they reached the wood. Here the
larger boys had already clustered, and
were standing with pale, fearful faces, or
anxiously trying the strength os the ice
as they attempted to advance.
D.mly over the white ice, at little
distance, could be seen the head ola boy
Crash . and down broke another, who
had pushed ont to save him The BOYS
gave a cry of terror.
Never mind me Never fear shouted
the last, throwing his arms across the
edges of the ice. Il can hold on a good
while yet, and don't believe it is deep
enough here to drown me. Go and help
Philip he will drown in little while if
you don't get to him. You large boys
can't come-it won't bear you. Send one
of the little fellows, and get that long
pole"
Come, Bob :" exclaimed the older
boy, sei1ing the smallest boy near him by
the shoulder
"Dh, no :" screamed the little fellow,
trembling with terror 81 shall get in
Mother wouldn't let me-"
"But you must-one Of YOU" insisted
the larger hov.
at is Philip III go-let me :" e1-
claimed George, coming forward. He
was very pale, and his large eyes We're
strained to the utmost
"Well, keep steady about it, and don't
be coward Here, take of your boots
take this pole-siide out as far as you car,
and when the ice gets thin and begins to
crack, lie down fiat and work your way
along. When you get close to the hole,
push along the stick, and hold on to this
end of it while he lifts himself out. Hold
strong Mind you don't go too near !"
Half dozen boys at once were giving
hese directions to the bewildered boy.
"Yes, will" he answered, dreamily,
and slid away, scarcely conscious whether
On bis feet or head
"We'll push board after you!!" shouted
The boys.
Help! help" came more family
Philips cry. 1t seemed to George to
come from under the ice. lie looked
down, and his blood ran chill. The
water looked cold, deep, and black, Tn