Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-22
B. R. COWEN, EDITOR & PROPRIETOR.]
NEW SERIES, VOL. VIII, NO. 33.]

and indignant at the insult put upon me and
my family. when, to my surprise, met my
father. We lived few miles out of the
city, and he had driven down On business,
and was on his way to call and see me at
the store before returning home.
40, father, | am glad to meet you,'' said
/; 81 have left Mr.. PutDam's store. He tried
to make an errand boy of me, and | would
not stand bis insults. He even asked me to
carry bundle to Philip Hyde's mother. |
expected to walk home, but can ride back
with you"
''Not so fast, Richard, not so fast. What
do you expect 10 do with your strong young
limbs and thoughtless head, if you will not
obey the commands of others! Do you pro-
pose to go into business for yourselr know
| Mr.. Putnam too well to think he would seek
to dishonor you."
'.But, father. he has no business TO make
a servant of me, and can't stand it. He
owes me an apology"
My father was a mild, quiet man, and
though kind to his children, we never dared
disobey him. l knew by the expression of
his eye that need hope for no indulgence
nor sympathy with my silly pride.
"Richard," said he, 'you must return to
your place, apologize to Mr.. Putnam, and in
future make up your mind to obey his COM
mands, or you are unworthy to be my son."
stepped silently into the carriage with
all nv Howard dignity and spirit blown to
the four winds. We drove rapidly to the
store, and found Mr.. Putnam had not left,
and that the bundle remained where had
laid it. l made my apology while my father
stood by, so that all was right; and after
bidding him good night, took the package
under my arm, delivered it as directed, and
reached my lodging place a wiser, and less
naughty boy than I had left it.
My employer took no notice of the affair,
and during the six years ] remained with
him as clerk, found me willing and obedient,
and when reached twenty-five l had the
happiness of seeing "Putnam & Howard" in
conspicuous letters, on the new sign in front
of the store.
81 suppose he made you partner to get
hold of the money grandma left you," said
Cherley.
"No, my boy, that money was lost before
| reached twenty, and was left with moth
ing but Howard industry and enterprise to
depend upon
"If was sure Of being as lucky as you
have been, Uncle Richard, would not mind
doing anything"
"Well, Charley, that bundle was the cor
ner-stone of my fortune. My father laid it
when he took down my pride by carrying
me back to my employer. If l had been
permitted to have my own way, | should
have become an idle, worthless, purse-proud
boy. and pooi man. As it is, the carrying
of that bundle was the making of me, both
in mind and estate. 1t is contemplate cow
ardice, and silly pride, that makes boy re-
fuse to use his active limbs in service be-
coming his Years and knowledge. Instead
of being degraded by carrying bundle, or
being sent on trifing errand, make the
employment respectable by doing it well,
and when you are capable Of more RESPONSE
Bile business, it sill be gwen you. That
freestone palace was nerer built by boy
too proud to carry b. Hdle."
"Nhy, UncJ1, how do you know!'
"Becaus1ft is Owned and inhabited by
Little BILL the boy who used to sweep MIR. ,
Pdtnam's store, AID that large church was
built by legacy left by 'Joe,' the errand-
boy. They became rich and honorable,
while many Of the poor lads WHO used to
lock upon them with disdaiD, are living in
poverty, or have received the reward of idle
dissipation.
"Well, we are at home, Charley; tell your
mother if she wants you to be an honorable
or useful man, to send you back to MIR. Har-
ley's. Have that Howard spunk' taken
down as quickly as possible, if you would !
avoid the fate of too many rich mems SC MS"