The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-09-28
F.ili,fuiness in Little Things.
BY ELIZA A. CLARK.

rsa.-- BY ELIZA A. CLARK. -s- s
is Mr.. Harris in?' etquired plainly but neat
iy dressed boy of twelve or thirteen of clerk, as
he stood by the counter of large book store.
The weIl-paid clerk regarded the boy with su-
| percilous look, and answered, .Mr. Harris is in
but he is engaged
The boy looked at the clerk hesitatingly, and
| hen said, IF he is not particularly engaged
| should like much to see him.
/ If you have any business to transact, can at
tend to it, replied the clerk: Mr.. Harris cannot
be troubled with children like you.'.
What is this, Morleyl' said pleasant looking
elderly man. stepping up to the clerk; what does
the boy want!' f..-ss,.e it
He insisted on seeing you though | told him
you were engaged returned the clerk little
abashed at the manner of his employer. - -s
| And what would you have with me. my lad!'
enquired Mr.. Harris, kindly. , ~
The boy raised his eyes and meeting the half
scorbful glance of the clerk, said iimdly, 4 wish
look atthe bill of come books which bous sht
here about three months since. There is mis-
take in it, which I wish to correct rs ~s'
.Ah, my boy, see.' replied MIR. Harris, you
have overpaid US L suppose. -te
| No, SIR answered the boy. On the contrary
purchased some books which not charged in
the bill, and have called to pay you for the m -
| Mr.. Harris folded his arms across his breast,
regarded the boy earnestly for moment, and then
asked, when did you discover this mistakel'
Not until reached home,' replied the lad
when paid fur the books / was in a great hur-
ry fearing the beat would leave bef,re could reach
4 it, and did not examine the BILL
Why did you not return and rectify the mis-
take?' asked the gentleman in tone slightly al
tered.
Because, sir, Live at some distance from the
city. and have not been able to return till now.'
MY dear boy said Mr.. Harris, .you have given
megreat pleasure. Ina long life Of mercantile bus
mess, have never met with instance of this
kind before. You have acted nobly and deserve
1 fecompense.a@ s-& E71.s - --4e
/ ..Iask no recompense.' returned the boy proud
ly, i have done nothing but my duty, simple ac
of justice, and that deserves reward, but itself.
May | ask who taught you such noble princi
ples?' enquired Mr.. Harris.
MY MOTHER answered the boy, burs ing int
| tears.
BLESSED is the child who has such mother,
| said MIR. Harris, with much emotion, and blessed
is the mother of such a child. Be faithful to lie
tsachings my dear boy, and you will be the stat
of her declining years.
Alas, SIR sobbed the boy, 'she is dead. 1t wa
her sickness aud death which prevented me from
coming here before
What is your name?' enquired Mr.. Harris.
Edward Deong.'
Have you faiher!'
No sir, my father died when l was aa infant
Where do you residel'
In the town of Linwood, about fifty miles from
this city,
We'll, my boy, what were the books which wer
fors ottenl'
'Tacitus and a Latin Dictionary
Let me the bill. Fla. signed by A. C.Mor
: ley. will see TO that. Here, Mr.. Morley cal
led Mr.. Harris, but that functionsry was busil
engaged in waiting on customer, a. the opposit
side of the store, bowling and smiling in the mos
: ohsequious manner.
Edward continued the kind hearted MIR. Hal
ris, i am not going to reward you for what 20
= have done, bat wish to manifest my approbatio
= of your conduct in such manner as to make 80
remember the wise and excellent precepts of yor
: departed mother. Select from my store any te
books you choose, ,which,in addition to the ten yo
had before, shall be present to you; and hence
: forth, as Eow my boy, remember and not desp:
!, The day of little things If ever you need frien
call on me, and for my mothers sake will assi
you.' 79'5
= When the grateful boy left the store, throuG
his own tears he saw the moisened eyes of Ii
/, kind benefa,tr
Edward Delong wished for knowledge, ar
though the scaniy means of his mother could Ina
: diy satisfy his desire he had advanced far beyor
most boys Of his age. By working nights nj
mornings for neighbor he had amassed, " h
lg- seemed to him large sum of money, and this W
expended in books.
'of ochice'y was he in possession of his treasure
Wnen his mother sickened and died His hon
was Il W with man who regarded money as Il
chief end and aim of his life, and seyere and co
staut physical labor as the only means of obtnp
that end
For two years Edward struggled with his hop
less condition. Toll, early and late was his doo,