True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-30
q. Raglan, Editor and Proprietor.

night air grows cool, and must go in"
He made no reply but continued stro-
king the hand be had held for the last five
minutes in his own. :.
"That hand was never made to labor"
he said.
"Many pound it has wrought out,
though not as many, perhaps, in the time
it has been at work, as the broader parts
in which it lies But come l am in ear.
nest let me 60 in !"
He raised the hand to his lips, and then
looking up with half sad half hopeful
smile, rose; and folding my shawl about
me and taking up my guitar, he accom-
panied me into the house.
That night by candle light in my own
room, had foolish dream-wth my
eyes open. saw Varck Colesworth
fisherman in college. l saw him go
through all the degrees of collegiate
course, as grain goes through a mill. |
saw him come out a smooth polished gen.
tleman, an abstruse scholar, having all
the outlines and prolundity, and self con-
seriousness of newly hedged A. M
Under the influence of this delightful
vision went to my bureau drawer, and
taking thereirom jewel casket. opened
it and carefully examined its contents. |
took them up in my hand; they glistened
beautifully in the light; they were fine
pearls large and valuable. But of what
use are they to me e. 1 said. Better far
that they should be making true heart
happy, than lying idle here"
The next day had an errand at Mr..
Whites. A week later Varick came in
one day, and invited me to 60 apple gath
ering with him. tied on my bonnet
quickly he lifted me into the great wagon,
and in five minutes we were on our way
to the orchard. was sportive as kit
ten, and ready for merry game of romps,
and he was willing and appreciative
though very quiet ally. don't think
he laughed aloud once, although my
shouts rang out, peal after peal, upon the
still dreamy air.
Atlast our wagon was filled. Come
Lima" he called, as | ran toward tree of
golden pippins, which had been all along
teasing him to shake, "it is time for us to
go now; the wagon is quite full, and ii
grows late. We must go slowly home, fol
have something to tell you."
The first thing that ever attracted me
towards Varck, was he always command
ed me. No matter how kindly or defer
entially he spoke, or whether his words
took the form of query or suggestion
never thought of disregarding what ht
said. So, though my heart was set up
on the pippins only sighed and answer
ed
81 suppose your royal highness mus
be obeyed: but you shall promise me no
10 pick the pippins till | can come witt
you"
He laughed and called me baby, ant
said that depended upon whether | wa
a good child, and then, taking me quit
by surprise, he lifted me with my fyin.
: sun bonnet, dishevelled hair, and aprol
full of apples, into the wagon with on
bound; and, quickly taking my place be
side me. started the team homewards,
swell, what is the news?" asked
as soon as we were we'll under way.
He said nothing, but. with very grav
look, he drew from his pocket letter
which he handed me. With as muc
unconsciousness as | could command,
read
"Mr. .Varick Colesworth,-Enclose
please find a cheque for the sum of e5O(
sOhich a friend, much interested IN you
| weJare, desires you to erpend IN gair
ing a collegiate education ; for sohict h
IS convinced you are, by nature, weAf
ted." 49,. ss.lt
The letter was without date or signi
ture, and post marked in distant city.
swell that is nice" said l. IL wis
some of my friends would favor me wit
r similar token Of their interest. l col
, graduate yon, Varick. What college d
you intend 10 patronise Z" &
"Does the idea Of my becoming CO.
; legian please you so much Lima :"
. "Why, of course, it does. | want yc
TO be gentleman," replied, hastily.
S His cheek flushed.
8 Sand 10 gam an education by NEAR
of this anonymous gift would make m
0 more gentemanly, you think I"
why, varick, | hope you don't de
! pise the advantages of learning land
$ am sure nobody would become them be
ter than you"
"No, Lima no one prizes knowlelg
more than /; though Icaunotsay that
: ever had any very strong desires towar,
a ihepath of a scholar. / never was mat
. TO be plodder over books and, If | we
u I could not use this money" "
+ 3t"Why not 7" asked, fearing lest
y suspected my secret. a@at ss
because | Ihave no right to it. ha
not earned it it is inno proper sen
u mine" ts
q "Nonsense. Doubtless the giver v
: never feel the loss of it; or itmay, be th
I be will be really disappointed ifyou.dO-n
II use IL" t5.r.a. 81 s.sS \
n s'IL is enough, Lima. Not even
10 make myself more worthy Of your regai