Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-12-29
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THE TWO STUDENTS.


man named John Athens. He was one
of those men who made their way to
wealth, aflluence, and honor, by strict in
tegrity and attention to business. Every
penny of his great wealth had been hon.
esty earned, and he richly merited all the
love and respect that were bestowed upon
him. Mr.. Atkins was now widower, and
his household was managed by his daugh-
ter, fair, blooming girl of about eigh-
teen summers. Her name was Laura, and
her beauty and wealth made her the OBJ
ject of a vast number of ardent admirers.
Attached to M. Atkens' establishment
was a young man named Jared Walker.
He was about eighteen years of age, and
was the son Of man who had once been
in the merchants employ. When his faith
er died he was left poor and friendless,
and MIR. Atkens hired him to take charge
Of his garden and stable. He had now
been with his present patron little more
than two years, and during that time had
proved himself not only capable of all
things which he undertook, but also most
scrnpulously faithful and trustworthy.
Not far from the dwelling ofMr. Atkins
stood a college-one of the most noted
and hourishing in the Union. Mr.. Atkins
himself had never the advantage of col
lege education, but he had picked up a
vast deal information, more of real prac-
teal information than man could gain
in life time within the walls ola college,
but the old man was friend to the in
stitution, and be was the best friend to
that youth who made best use of his time.
One summers evening while Mr.. At
kins and his child were sitting in one Of
the drawing-rooms, visitor was announc-
ed. He was young man, and both the
merchant and his daughter received him
kindly. His name was Albert Landown,
and he was the child wealthy parents
Young Landown, though only about nine
teen, was considered the favored suitor OF
Laura's hand, and from his manner it was
evident that he had the same opinion him.
self. If he possessed any peculiar traits
of character they were rather of the neg
ative kind, though perhaps his love Of
self, and pride in wealth may have been Of
rather positive character
Laura said the young man, after the
usual civilities of the meeting had passed
who is that young fellow that works
around your garden here .
%, that is Jarad Walker. He lives
with us now. Don't YOU remember his
father-old Timothy Walker-that used
to live in the little black house back of the
college p
Seems to me did remember such {
name, but never knew him.
He used to work for father, but he dice
few years ago, and Jared came to live
u.s.
'Ah, is it possible 2 uttered the you'll
with condescending air. Yes, it is just
like your father, always kind But this
master Jared needs some better manners.
Better manners + iterated Laura, look
ing up with surprise. why, I though
Jared was one of the most scrupulous o
young men in his manners
Perhaps he is-ah, I don't doubt it.
But he actually bowed to me in the stree
this morning-bowed to me when I wa
with couple Of friends from the south
Really, I felt as though I should sinl
through the side walk. Hadn't you bet
ter speak to him, and tell him not to re
cognise me in the street again b
you must excuse me, Mr.. Landown
for I couldn't do such Grants even fo
you. I only wish the rest of the youn,
\ men in our town needed no more cultiva
ton of manners than does Jared Walker.
This seemed to operate as sort o
damper upon the rising spirits ofthe younl
!, exclusive, and it was some time before h
Njould rally, but at length he managed t.
regain his wonted speech, and for tim
herattled away at a mass of f"small talk,
to which his listener only answered b
occasional monosyllables. ~
! Albert at length spoke Of Mr.. Atkins
laying aside the paper he had been read
! ing, and moving his chair nearer to wher
the young couple sat, when do you ente
college 2 aas... ...., .,., Ia.
Next week. answered the youth wit
flush of pride. i 4 a3s 7al if
'And I hope you intend to improv
your time there to the best advantage
20, certainly was Albert's reply; bu
Il was spoken in that of hand manne