Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-06-22
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.

This caption is applicable IAN. but more
especially to young men; and the incident
we are about to relate il one gf SO fercible
character that we think Ii win be productive
Of good
Two young clerks in large American and
French house were particularly intimate; so
much So that although they boarded in diff.
ferent houses. yet they we're constantly to-
gether during the hours Of recreation from
business
One Of them had been presented with
little French poodle, aud be at once set about
iastructing it to perform all those little tricks
for which the breed is famed.
For some days his companion witnessed his
persevering efforts to make "Grotto'' bring
his handkerchief. catch pennies. stand upon
his hind legs, and do rssay other trifing but
amusing tricks At lergth he got tired Of
being lockers at SO much waste of time,
and resolved that whilst his friend was being
the tutor Of Grotto, be himself would be q
pupil to French teacher. and endeavor to-
master the French language by the time
Grotto's education was completed.
Without saying word to bis friend, be
commenced bis studies, and being diligent
fast acquired knowledge of the language !:
he also improved from hearing good deal
Of French spoken in the store, though be care
fully avoided uttering word. Al length
Grotto was finished, and bad very truly ac-
qnired knowledge Of an Infinite number Of
amusing games. and bis owner prided himself
no little on lis requirements.
The owner OF Grotto was little the senior in
the store of the other, and Of course, out rank
cd him in promotions. One morning be came
out Of the private room Of the principal mems
Der Of the firm. and. boxing very much down
cast. approached hia friend
"Tom," said heI rths firm wants to send
one of the clerks ibis summer to France to
buy goods, aud they have offered the chance
to me providing could speak French but
as Oui' is about tho extent ofmy French, it's
no go 70. this child What fool was for
not studying it whenl was boy Y
"Well, said Tom, "wbose chance is next"
"Why yours. Of course. IIa, ha, ha!
They win put the question all round, out Of
polteness and as none Of us can parley
pous -ha, ha. ha.-why somebody will be
engaged ard all Of us headed eff -
In the coursa Of The morning, Tom was
, called before the frn, and in glowing terms
we're the advantages SET forth. if be could on
ly have spoken the language Of the country
they wished him to go to. Tom listened with
delight and inwardly chuckled at the surprise
be would give them.
"Of course. said one Of the firm, syou
should have the situation. if you could only
speak French but as you cannot, we shall
have to employ some one else Very sorry
great pity" &c.
.Well, said Tom, .'it can't be helped, and
there is no time, | suppose to study now, Sc
must do the best can. Mr.. Toutette
shall you and have little chat and per-
haps may pass muster.
Mr.. Toutette and Tom entered into an an
mated conversation, very much to the sur
prise Of all present which having been KEEP
up in double quick time for some fifteen min
utes, Mr.. Toutette very candidly told hi.
partners that Tom was fully competant fol
the place.
Tom was great fayorite, and the firm were
heartily glad that be was capable of holding
the situation; and he was instructed to pre-,
pare himself for departure by the next steam
er. with the privilege of peeping into th'
Worlds Fair.
Tom now returned to bis friend, who me
him with right good Ha, ha, ha well
Tom. no use told You SOP "Aht" re-
Piled Tom, 'you are out this time. Ny
French has been approved Of and am don'
here | sail in the next steamer.
you don't say so? But. Tom, when dit
you learn French =
when you were teaching grotto"
a new light flashed across the vision o
Grotto's master. "What." said be. willis
was fooling over that dog were you study
ing!"
just so; aud you know with what sue
cess our time has been rewarded.
BY the Judicial disposal of time, one young
man is on the high road to mercantile fame
aud fortune; whilst by throwing away time
aoother, equal in abilities. is doomed to drudg
cry and cerkship perhaps all his days.
DW~A mans spirits depend good dea
on the way he moves. Rush along at thu
rate Of mile minute. and your sensations