Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-07-27

man, 'that your conversation gives evidence of
educational advantages seldom possessed by men
in your humble sphere oflife." : eij @ss.ass
''You are right, sir. have been literally ed
ucated My good father, who is now in his
grave, spared neither pains nor expenses in his
efforts to cultivate my mind.'' 3 zs:sss7
@"Strange, indeed, that you do not pursue an oc-
cupation less laborous, and more profitable" =
"Mine has been an eventful life, sir. Although
am young man, have exhausted fortune left
to me by my father. My old aequaintances,
when they ascertained the real state of my pecu-
MARY cruelty cut me in the street,
When my cash and my credit Were gone, saw
before me but tv alternatives I knew that
must work, or starve, so / concluded to turn over
new leaf-stop gambling, which has been the
cause ofmy ruin, and begin life with hand-cart,
as my father did, .-e e. s4,l- ST.. ~. ...cs-
"Pray, what is your name! i think / have
seen you beforeF.' 5S - s.@ ~
81 have assumed an alias, for obvious rea-
sons.o .. ~: -, - -. s...-, s.
Your voice and face forcibly remind me of one
of my school companions remarked the gentle
man. "
81 do not wish to be recognized observed the
porter. gs- "a Il. -e=ss "a - <zzs-s.s So =
s'Do not deem me impertinent when ask il
you did not attend the Common School, on H
Street, fourteen years ago!'' @ q rr. --
81 did, was the reply. -. n -.-s .~s
"You attended Harvard College afterwards! 7!
sssI did, - ~.sf =
George Burton.'' a. z--. @z.-s.1s ..5 80 ~:
"Say SO in whispers, for have forfeited all
claims to the name But, who are you pray?"
ssI used to sit by your side in school, s.
$50 you did and now Ireeollect you won the
gold medal on that memorable day we were sc
roughly examined" ;" 's*s.. .5t{s -ra - at@sz sec
''Your honorable father, blessed be his memo
ry, helped me to obtain classical education.'
"Often have l heard him speak of James Con
ner, but have forgotten the fact that he assisted
1 you. Are you professional man!" - & 80 -.
''No, / am merchant and if you will accep
a situation in my establishment, shall be mos
happy ogiveyou lift" 2 t 50 sf IA
ssIn the course of our conversation you have use
ed the word lift twice, and each timeI have beer
reminded of the fact, that when a boy at play or
4 the Boston Common, not more than a stones
throw from this very spot, once refused to lift
ioundie TO your shoulder; and distinctly recol.
lect how my cheeks crilnsoned with shame wher
that amable lady, Mrs. Curtis, gave you help
ing hand. - sa7f2s 1 - '~a e '->
4 "Do you recollect that Mrs. Curtis had &
daughter named Agnesa'' inquired Mr. Conner
4 "Yes, indeed, recollect her quite we'll, "re.
piled Mr.. Burton, as he brushed tear from his
eye. ST should like to see her once more, but ]
dare not look her in the face. So 81
| "Well, just make up your mind to shun the
society ofsuch men as those who have feeced you
and my word for it, there better future before
you. Follow me tony house, and will give you
an introduction to Agnes, who happens to be my
4 wife, I'D . =#E
+ They halted at scloshng house long
enough to procure descent suit for the returning
prodga and then directed their steps to beau
tiful and substantial dwelling handsomely stuat
ed and tastefully furnished.
At the door they met. Miss Mary Brown the
only child of the sick widow, who died severa
/ years before. She made Mr.. Conner's house hel
home until she became the happy wife of Geoge
Burton, who received such lift from his school
mate that he afterwards became merchan
prince himself--F2ag Of our Union