The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-08-16

well! but what would become of us?'
Remain here.'
But then our fellow clerk would be our
employer
Yes
And would you be as willing to serve
him as the Governor!'
sAs Mr.. Fudge-why not2'
We'll, Veteran, you are a strange one,
and that's fact; but this is strange world,
and there's no accounting for tastes. You
and have grown grey in his service,
while youngster begins at the lowest
round Of the ladder, and climbs over US
all, and that in five years. time.'
'Humbug!'
Take care, Veteran, that's the Cover.
nor's word, and you'll be guilty Of embez-
element if you use it. But, seriously, do
you remember when Mason came here in
search of employment
Penwell gruntedsan assent.
Just tell US about it, said Markham, a
younger clerk, sfor am curious about the
matter
We'll, Penwell and were hard at work
one day. rather more than five years ago.
when in came youngster,
Il wish to see Mr.. Fudge he said.
Engaged said Penwell.
Il must see him. said the boy.
But he can't be disturbed said Pen.
Then will wait for him. and the little
fellow looked 80 sad and woe-begone that
Pen, who is always kind showed
him chair. 1t was not long before the
Governor made his appearance.
Il am in search OF situation, said the
boy. modestly.
Help enough replied the Governor.
DO do not refuse me- continued the
boy, 'or do not know what will become
Of me. will work, toll, do anything for
you-but sir, have pity on me-do not
send me away
'Humbug, boy! Your friends-your
friends
ALAS. sir, have none in this city.'
.IIey! what's that?'
4 have none, sir. save my parents. and
they are many miles from me. came
alone to the city in search of employment.
After passing through many trials and pri-
vatlons succeeded in obtaining small
piitance, weekly, from lawyer, as office
boy. soon had the opportunity Of get
ling situation in another Office with more
pay. but when the gentleman applied TO
Mr.. Grudge for reference. ha-fold him l
wac dishonest and kept bad company
lie then went away and would not employ
me-
.Ha, hav exclaimed the Governor, rub
bing his hands and grinding his teeth, his
name was Grudge. was it?'
Now, if any man ever hated another on
this earth, then MIR. Fudge hated old
Grudge, the lawyer. If the boy had
brought Recommendation from him, he.
certainly would have had nothing to do
with him, but as Grudge had tried to
crush him, he was determined to do him
good. So the Governor told him to 60 in
to his sanctum, and shut the door, and he
would be with him in a minute.
Pen, said he, Che always called the
Veteran Pen. for shortness) can you find
work for hing
.Will try, sir
That seemed to satisfy the Governor,
who went into his room and shut the door,
and young Mason has been with US ever
since, and -
The appearance OF the subject Of this
short autobiography interrupted Lading.
who was now hard at work, as though he
|had not spoken q word during the after
noon.
As soon as the young man came in. old
Penwell pointed to tho door of the private
office, and said:
WANTED
Mason understood his meaning, and
went into the room.
Nearly twenty -one-full of the fire and
vigor Of youth. yet chaatened by early
hardship, as are the Goals Of smiths fur
mace to make the FIRE more intense within,
Stowel Mason completely won the sympa-
thies of his employer, and enjoyed con-
fidence which the man OF the world did not
allow his old humbugging friend TO share.
Words were unwelcome things general
lly with the merchant, who used them fru-
gally, but he loved to rear Stowell talk;
there was something in all he said. that
made his own youthful hours fly back to
| him with their sad and pleasing memories.
And often he found himself gazing in the
pure depths oi those hazel eyes, as though
he expected to see the reflected form oi
some youthful playmate.
CHAPTER II.
When he entered the room, Mr.. Fudge
motoned him to take chair, but for some
moments neither spoke. The merchant
sat carelessly balancing heavy ruler
while his gaze was vacantly directed oul
Of the window.
.Stoweil.'
i We'll, sir!'
/ How long have you been with met
Rather more than FIVE years.
Mus, be nearly twenty.one then, sus
Ipect?'
Yes, sir, in about three MONTHS
] Formed anyplans for the future. Stow