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

Ilve hall the liberties oil llie time III nc
,ould but have the opportunities Of an ed
ucation that you have
'Yes-I suppose so.' said Albert; and
then he added, with slight laugh, and |
suppose they would like some Of my mon
ey. too
Perhaps they might, hut those who
a wise would not take money with ig-
norance; they would rather have the edu-
cation, for that is by far the nobler por-
ton
The old man gave his young friend con-
good advice, but Albert seemed
to pay but little heed, and at length the
task was given up.
He is young and inexperienced said
Mr.. Atkins to himself, after the youth had
gone, 'and l suppose don't like too much
advice. / know how it is with these for
tunate young men; they want age to shar-
pen their understandings
The old man had just taken his seat
again to read a little more in his paper be-
fore he retired, when some one raped at
his door.
Come in,' said he.
1t was Jared Walker, who entered the
apartment. His face was all tremulous
with emotion, and he seemed to be labor
ing under great anxiety.
What is the matter, Jared ? What's
the matter . kindly asked the old man, as
he noticed the youths perturbation. sit
down, sit down, and out with it.
Jared took seat, and after few mo-
ments of anxious silence, he said
/ won't you to do just as you think,
Mr.. Atkins. You have been very kind to
me, and God knows that l would not be
uugrateful. But have got a chance to
get another place-a chance TOTO
Say on, say on, Jared, said Atkins,
showing by his tone and manner that he
was disappointed. If you have found a
batter place than this, of course l would
not keep yon. If you can find a better
friend than am, you may go to him.
20, it is not that, Mr.. Atkins quickly
cried the youth. God knows shall nev-
er find a nobler friend than you have been,
But l have got future to live have
got manhood to prepare for, and may
never find another opportunity like the
present. But | didn't seek the place, sir
they came Of their own accord and Of
fered it to me-
But what is it, Jared ?
'Why sir, the professors in the college
want me to take care of their rooms, and
in retnrn they offer to instruct ME in all
the branches taught in the college. can
have half of every day and nearly all Of
the evenings for study. Yet, sir, would
not go if you had rather have me stay
with you. You have been very kind me
and not for the world-not even for the
education 1 covet-leave you if you wish,
cd me to stay.
For some time the old man was silent
There was a rich moisture in his eyes, and
his neither lip trembled.
Jared he at length said, 4 have beer
kind, but that is no reason why I should
now be unkind. You could not have done
a thing to give me more real joy than this
/ know not that you had such desire fol
learning, or l would have helped you my
self
And have you not helped?' cried Jar
ed with enthusiasm. I have had you
books, and l have heard your encomium.
upon educated men. l owe it all to you
sir
We'll, well, perhaps you do. Bnt I will
let you 60 to the college and try the plal
you have formed, on one condition
what is it Q asked the youth.
That you shall consider my house you
home; that you will spend your Sabbath!
here, and also such of the holidays as 20,
have to spare. You will have no othe
home, and this will come handy for you
1t was hard work for Jarad to speak
but he managed to promise what his pa
tron had advised, and then he bowed hi
head and wept. He had not expected sucl
kindness; in his orphaned heart he had lait
down the rules of life, but he had no
looked for such sympathy by and assist
ance in the hour of need. Each one 0
these tears that fell from the young man
dropping lids, was a volume of thanks t.
Mr.. Atkins, and he knew it. He saw a
once, how noble was the heart he ha'
touched, and he felt happier far than if h
hand found a mine of gold.
On the first of the next week Jare'
Walker, took his new situation in tn
rooms of the college, and on the same da
Albert Landown was entered as Fresh
man. One was poor, the other was rich
One came there to study for the future
and the other came with the determinatio
to be a man, and the other that he Nigh
appear as a man.
AT first some Of the students were in
clined to be uncivil towards the poor boy
for they found that he enjoyed all the OF
portunities that they did, but his uniforr
gentleness and unobtrusiveness and hi
quiet conduct soon won most of them i
his friendship. But there was one in tn
college who still affected to scorn him.
Early one morning, as Jared was goin
across the college yard with bucket {
water in his hand, he met Albert Landowl
To be sure, Jared was dressed in workin
garb, and from the very nature of the wor
he had been doing, he was somewhat dus
ty; but still he thought it no harm
speak, and with bright smile he bad
the other good morning.
'Stop you a moment uttered youn
Landown, turning red in the face. ia
ed stopped, and set down his bucket.
Now look ye,' continued Landowl
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