True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-06-17
Gb1ortlt' s Column.
Little Charles Will.

Watle[ anu OHdIlle hdIIlsol WoIc
very unlike each other. Walter was
boy with strong feelings and violent pas
sions, and was by no means moderate in
the expression of his feelings. He had
many of the elements of noble charac-
ter yet he was not at all general favo-
rite. Proud as we'll as retiring, his bet
ter qualities were obscured by his rough,
abrupt and unamiable manners. AS
their father was an officer Of the navy,
and consequently often absent for long
time from his home, the boys were ne
cessarily left much TO their mothers man
agement, and she being gentle and deli
cate, Walters violence and strong feel
ings terrified her and she felt herself
drawn more toward Charlie. Walter,
seeing this, was often jealous Of poor lit
lie Charlie, while he affected to despise
him. . t..
Charlie was the very reverse of Wal.
ter he as quiet, sweet-.empered. pless-
ant boy. He had very delicate health /;
and being his mothers constant compan-
ion, he became like her-gentle and mild
10 every one. .4 ,,sr...
Mrs. Harrison's only brother arrived
one day on visit. AS he was rich and
unmarried. Walter, who was his name
sake, had been generally considered his
heir. Walter, however, displeased him
by his rude manners, his disobedience 10
his mother, and the unkind spirit he show
ed toward his brother. On the contrary,
he seemed much taken with Charlie, and
lavished on him every mark of kindness
and affection. Walter felt this acutely,
for his uncle was person whom he was
obliged to respect and esteem, and whose
friendship he would have valued but he
was too proud to make any confession,
or to acknowledge that he was wrong.
This, moreover, embittered his jelous
feelings to his gentle brother.
One evening, soon after their uncle
had left them, as the two boys were sit
Ting together in the parlor, the door.bell
rang, and noise was heard on the gravel.
The children looked out of the window,
and they saw beautiful white pony. sad
died and bridled, led to the front door by
a groom. In few minutes Mrs. Harri.
son came in with an open letter in her
hand, and told them that this pony was
sent by Uncle Walter for his dear neph-
EVIL Charlie, as he thought the delicate
boys health would be benefited by dai-
ly ride. In Walters mood at that mo
ment-lor he had been brooding over
some fancied slight-such an announce.
ment was like fuel 10 the fame. He had
long desired to be the possesser of po.
ny. .... .,.... jr ....... .E
"Charlie, Charlie, always Charlie,'
muttered he /; "every one loves Charlie
no one loves me wish were dead"
So saying. he rushed out Of the room
and out Of the house. l 3
30, mamma, ] am so sorry Walter il
angry about the pony" said Charlie "l
/ wish Uncle Walter had sent it 10 him.
Do let me 60, mamma and tell him tha,
will give it TO him." aI
Charlie Immediately ran out to tn,
grounds, and found Walter leaning mood
ly against tree near the pond. "Dea
| Walter" said he, lido come and look q
. the pretty pony. will give hin to yol
: and we shall both ride him. Do COM
. and try him now, dear Walter" iG
"Go away" said Walter, rudely T''
. don't want your pony. You have wo
everybody's love away from me, and yo1
8 may take the pony too" eiagH s
\ "My dear Walter" said Charlie, imam
, ma loves you, and love you dearly too
"Don't be little hypocrit, Charlie.-
None Of you care for me. Go away,
=, say" continued he, angrily, as the littl
boy tried to take his hand, and he push
J, ed him from him. Walter was excited
q be did not know how violently he pushes
u Charlie, who slipped fell, and rolled int
: the pond. The gardener, who was work
D. ing near, flew 10 the spot, and catchin
n the boys dress, quickly rescued him
% but the fright and the sudden shock ha
% been too much for the DELEGATE boy, an
: he was carried up to the house insens
70 BILE. Walter followed, almost paralyze
F BY terror. Charlie was carried at one
NJ to his room, followed by his mother, VIII
a had seen the whole from the windows
=. Walter was not allowed to 90 into b
al broiher's room, and in an agony Of nint
g he went to his own and shut himself In.
The miserable boy passed a wretche