Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-09-11

late he should be able to finish his task in sea-
son to be at school in the afternoon of the third
day Mr.. Brent did give him his stint, but as
Herman s eyes measured tho work, and calcu-
lated the amount of labor requisite TO perform
it, nearly every h>pe he had dared to cherish
left him; but nevertheless, he went to work
with all his might and worked on until dark,
and then with reluctance retired to his chamber
10 await the rising of the moon. when he could
take his book and resume his studies.
The next morning he arose long before any ,
one in the house was stirring and went to his
work before it was fairly light enough to see
where to begin. Alt OF that long day did he
toll until the deep shades of night overlook him.
He had now but half day moro to labor in,
and as he took Il survey of the part which re
manned to be done, the last Pickering ray of
hope died out, for he knew that it was physi
cal impossiblity for him to finish the work
much bef.re night. 1t was with a heavy heart,
therefore, that he commenced work that morn
ing, and many were the bitter tears that he
contrasted his own poverty and wretchcdncss
with the wealth and happiness of the others of
his school mates lie was thus brooding over
his present troubles and disappointments, when.
upon looking around he saw the good old
cooper coming towards him He hastily brush
ed away his tears and endeavored to look as
pleasant as he could when the old man came up.
/" Good morning, Herman" said Mr.. Craw-
ford, " how are you prospering this morning .
"Oh, pretty we'll, sir, said Herman, scarce
ly able to keep back the tears. 6 think that
l shall get my stint done before night, don't
you, Mr.. Crawford y"
- don't know how that may be-, said the
kind old man, :" but, Herman, what is the mat
ter with you you have been crying, and you
look pale and care worn What isit
ooh. not much of anything" said Ileman
but at the same time the tears burst forth and
he began to sob aloud.
81 am afraid" =" said Mr.. Crawford, " tha
there is more tie trouble with you, than you arr
willing to acknowledge. But come, you mus
tell me what it is, and if can help you in an,
, way shall be very glad to do it.
Heman then told his old friend all his tor
from beginning to end, how his teacher had a
, first encouraged him, and how he had been file
q with bright hopes, until Mr.. Brent required hin
1 to assist him, and not 20 to school any more Il
prescnt He told him that, even under thes
: hard circumstances, he had continued to hope
: when be found that by the light Of tho ffiendl
: moon he could still make oft to study some
:, And then he related to him how, when he wa
is confident Of success, if be could only be pei
n mitted to attend school that afternoon, he ha
t, asked Mr. Brent for task, hoping thus to /
4, able to gain time but that, with all his dill
rs gence he should not be able to get his wor
,p done in season.
s, The old man heard him quite through, al
lg then casting his eyes about upon the work beto
ns him, he said " My man, think that can
ny of some service to you. Ifyou like, will tai
lis you will be able to finish your work in season
of go to school this afternoon. So cheer up; 20
nix case is not hopeless one after all. %
lu- The reader will readily imagine that llerm
Int engaged in his labor with feelings very differe
,ur from those which he had experienced during
ter whole morning previous to this time. TIE
the man stayed with him about an hour and h
cnt and when, at the end of that time, he said
uld must go, Herman thanked his kind bcnelac
tile with heartfelt gratitude. He aborcd Cheerful
was now that he was sure Of getting throu
oon in season, and by half past one his work
the completed.
sur He now wended his way 10 the school-ho,
rich and arrived there just as they were about che
cnts ing up The choosers were Henry Allard
pro- Emma Davis FROM the other district En-
to was allowed the first choice, and as she saw
life; man going towards his seat, and knew that
What was one Of the best spoilers, she called {
you = Herman Warren"
DO Herman took his place, wondering very IN
tics, however that she should chose him in prefer
hich to the many well-dressed boys around him.
re OF Emma happened to be girl of good sense,
hivl- did not look so much at the clothes of t
hour present as she did at their other and M
'tsa adornmcnts.
s did A snocr passed over the counenance of II
tint Allard as he noticed Emma's choice, but h,
clded mediately chose Asa Crawford, and they
tircd chosen upon each side until all the scholars
er'' taken their places upon their respective ST
ns OF the house. And then the spelling CONNER
at he Miss Fulton put out the words until all had
,lhng spelt down but four. Those four were II
shine Allard,, Asa Crawford, Emma Davis and
hould little hero--two upon each side. Miss F.
fright then passed the book to Miss Irwin, the tc
aid be from the other district, who at once turn,
night, the back part and commenced putting oLt
ought amcns the definitions, giving at the same
Id be the definition as put ont Henry had st
tears these words considerably, but had neglectc
would definitions, and consequently was soon 3,
ossible down. Miss Irwin's scholars were a
rizo he more familiar with the words, and as for
IN his man he had them all by heart. Soon
g than missed word and it WIS spelled by Asa
should now the conses was between him and IIe
10 day For long time they stood there, unit
10 two scholars, especially the younger portion,
knew to grow restless under their long confnC
pc done The teacher finding it useless to put out
him to in that part Of the book turned to the yer
Don for part, and the first word she put out to
pelling missed, and Herman spelled it correctl,
for one stood alone, lie was so overcome by hi
how or tions that he missed the next word, alt