The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-09-22

II KNOW tndt l dtu W uO IL, anu tIldt
when ara Of age shall be paid for do.
ing it, and know how to do it. That is
enough" answered Ludlow, with much
emphasis.
ut is not enough for me-" said Charley.
"Every piece of mechanicism has sci
ence in its composition, and would be
able 10 comprehend that science so as to
apply it, perhaps, to other uses. In short,
Lud, would be master of my business. I"
Sand SO would |. tell you Charley,
| believe | could frame a house now.'
"Such an one as you have been taught
to build, Lud."
"Certainly. Everybody mus, be taught
at first"
"True and everybody may gain i'm
provement upon the instructions Of others
by self.culture." ~ f1
"Then you wont 60 to ride this. even
ing?" said Ludlow, as they reached their
boarding house.
"No." .t, '
Here tho conversation ended. That
evening Ludlow Weston hired horse
and chaise, and went to ride; while Charles
Bracket betook himself to his room. and
was soon deeply interested in his History
Of Architecture. Some parts he would
read for several times so as to thoroughly
comprehend them and occasionally he
would take notes, and copy some of the
drawings. Before he retired to his rest,
he had finished the book; and when he
arose the next morning, the subject of his
study was fresh and vivid in his mind, and
he fel, happy and satisfied with himself.
"Ah, Charley. | had glorious time last
night" said Ludlow Weston, with heavy
yawn, as the two apprentices met before
breakfast. -n
80 did l." returned Charles.
"At your dry books, eh?'
"Yes."
"Well, don't envy you. Egad, Char
ley, the recollections of last nights ride
and supper will give me enjoyment for a
month";"
"And the recolections of my last nights
study may benefit me for life time"
"Bah!" said Ludlow. But the very
manner in which he uttered it showed that
he did not exactly mean it.
A month had passed away, and it was
Saturday morning.
Charley" said Ludlow Weston, "we
have not got to work this atternoon.-
Now, what do you say in joining the party
on the pond! We have got the boats en-
gagged, and we are going to have capital
time. I'm going to carry Sophia. and
you must take Mary and 60 with u.s."
81 am sorry that | must disappoint you,
Lud; but the old professor at the academy,
as he has no school this afternoon, has
promised to give me some assistance in
my studies in mensuration, and it would
be disappointment both to him and my
self to miss the opportunity"
20, bother your mensuration! Come
along, Mary Waters will think you are re-
ally mean, for Sophia Cross will be sure to
tell her what fine time she had with me-"
mo. Mary won't. returned Charles"
After | have finished my lessons, | am
going to take horse and chaise, and car
ry her out to visit her sick aunt. where we
snail spend the Sabbath. However,
hope you will have good time, and be-
lieve you will too"
Mary Waters and Sophia Cross were
both of them good girls, and they really
loved the youths, whose attentions they
were respectively receiving. Charles and
Ludlow had already talked of marriage,
and they looked forward to that important
event with much promise of joy, and all
who knew them had reason to believe that
they would make good husbands.
Thus time glided away. Both Of the
young men laid by some money, and they
were both steady at their work, but Charles
pursued his studies with unremttng dill.
gence, while Ludlow could never see any
use in a mere carpenters properties, areas
of figures, volumes Of solids, mathematical
roots and powers, trigonometry, and a
other things that his companion
spent so much over.
Two years were soon swallowed up in
the vortex oftime. and Charles and Ludlow
were hired by their old master and for
several months they worked on in the town
where Mr.. White resided. Ludlow Wes.
ton was married to Sophia Cross, and they
boarded with the BRIDES mother.
saint you ever going to get married."
asked Ludlow. as he and Charles went at
work togetnsr.
"As soon as | can get house to put
wife into," quietly returned Charles.
"Why you can hire one at any time"
81 know that; but wish to own one"
"Then poor Mary Waters will have to
wait long time for husband, l'm think
ing"
"Perhaps so," Charles said, with
SMILE
Then Ludlow whistled tune as he con-
tinued his work.
"Boys," said Mr.. White, as he.came in.
to his shop one morning. where Charles
and Ludlow were at work, 1--WE are soon
likely to have job in S.. The new
State Housa ia going I'M as soon as the