The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-09-22

mathematical works, Hutton, Vince's Fluxions,
La Oranges Algebra, and La Places Mechan-
ique Celeste-both In French--together with
Newtons Principal. Cayendishs last essay
also, with Clarke's Homer, Voss's Virgil, Hor.
atii Gamma cum notis emendatione Gottliebim
Heyne, DC, DC. Here, too, were the bills
grand total, sixty-ive dollars and odd cents
Miss Lizzie then was determined to keep him
in debt, eh9 We would see as to that, however.
when he went down to supperythat evening,
he looked pale and worried-he had made up
his mind to course of action, the result of
which he could not anticipate with any GER
tainty. But it must be done; and so, availing
himself OF the first pause in the conversation,
he made an effort to engage the attention of
Lizzie's father The old man did not under
stand his question s tHe
"You want forty dollars, Oscar? / hav'n't
SO much in the house, and don't owe you that
sum. What do you want with forty dollars z"
II say" rejoined Oscar, speaking loudly and
distinctly, that am in your debt to the amount
of forty dollars, and you will have to charge
me with it until can work it out. Tom over
ran my orders to that amount for books, and /
am sorry, for yalae the books much less than
do my own independence and freedom from
debt" This was said very Indignantly.
The senior looked as Oscar vaguely. {" 1
never knew Tom to make such mistake be-
fore. How is it, Betsy ?n ssh -,
"The mistake is Oscars, not TOMS" said
Miss Lizzie. 81 ordered some books, which
were put in Oscars bundle. / hope he win
excuse the liberty, and, after tea, perhaps, l
may be able to separate his purchases from my
own"
Oscar colored up, but he was not satisfied.
He did not say any more, however; and when
supper was over, Lizzie touched him on the
oh III II
to speak to you," led the way into the parlor.
" Take seat, Oscar" and she seated her
self near and opposite to him. ll5
I" Would it not have been better if you had
spoken to me about the books, Oscar? ~ said
she, with slight tone of reproach.
=" Indeed had no thought of offending you,
Miss Lizzie-that you ought to know. But it
is not kindness to me- although you intend it
as such. Let me make my own way-that is
the surest way-and | aoiU not owe you more
than l can help" leblanc f.sf
He spoke passionately. She looked at him
intently for some moments, and then said, with
a sigh, 1T is best for you to go away from
here, Oscar; see that" -
Z" Go away from herei" he gasped. His sur
prise and dismay seemed to give her great
pleasure. .5
" Yes, Oscar. We would like to have you
stay, all of rs. We have taken great interest
in your welfare, as well as great delight in your
company. But the place does not suit you,
and your own welfare requires of you to give it
up. You are ambitious, you wish to study,
you look forward to future eminence-and,
moreover do not think you will ever be salts
fed to remain farm laborer." 1aooi Ia IS
" Have l ever shown that II am dissatisfied,
Miss Lizzie? No; | like the place. If earn
my bread, why not let me stay here, at least
for while. You have made it a home to me.
Do not drive me away yet. / can study here.n
" If you would make it your home, Oscar, in
reality, none would be SO willing as to have
you stay. But you are too proud. You will
not let me help you, so you must go where you
can help yourself. Go to the city. / have
friends there who will find you good situation,
for my sake. You will soon be situated SO as
to support yourself, advance, and accomplish
tyour plans for life"
would rather stay here. You are my
friend and there l would not be able to get
another such friend"
"Why, look you, Oscarl ~ cried she, with
sudden passion, - you style me your friend.
Why will you not let me become such? Why
do you so persistently refuse to let me help
you? Do you know what is the proof Of a
triend-the test of friendship? If you refuse
to be my equal, how can be your friend 2"
Friends should be under no obligations to
each other; and the debt You would impose
on me, Miss Lizzie, would be especially bur.
denSome one" "
.. Why-because am a woman, l suppose
Listen. Do you think, because / am woman,
that am not capable of understanding you
Did you ever read that story of the Athenians
{ and Pericles-how, when they were grumbling
about the taxes required to build a famous
temple, he threatened to build it himself, and
attach his own name to it? What sort of a
, feeling was it that made them hasten to finish
the monument, lest he should carry out his
threat? All you open your eyes! And you
have imagined that l did not know you, that
did not guess your pride, had not probed your
ambition could not see to what heights you in.
tend soaring one of these days Do you fancy
that it would not please me to feel that, some
day, when you are on those heights, you would
smile back your thanks to Lizzie, for having
) helped to place you there? Will it not be a
matter of profitable pride to me to know that
l am indissolubly associated with your success
your fame, your praises? If you go hence,
you will easily find Pericles, Oscar"
He was greatly excited. His pulse beat
high, his cheek was flushed, and his eye glis-
tened. He took her hand in his
~ shall not pretend to thank you for your faith
in me, Lizzie. Words would fail me were to at
tempt it. But granting that all will be as you
expect, you needed not to have told me that your
generous heart would take pleasure in my ad
vancement, and in your having contributed to it.
Granting that my laurels would eventually reflect
light upon you, which is your utmost conclu-
sion, does that make a difference in my neces-
sity2 Can l accept this aid from you, and pre-
serve my own independence--do justice to my
own sslfrespect and pride? / must make my
own way, if wish to enjoy my success
!" And is that cold reason all? You must
go off, because you are proud-because you
viii not lean upon others. But want you
will you still be selfish? Do you think pro-
pose helping you out of pure charity, Oscar ?
Why, child, you have become feature in my
life-your plans are more important to me than
my own. Go on-you will succeed-you will
win whatever you choose--you do not need my
aid-but it is cruel to desert me, when ! have
set my hopes so highl"
desert you, Lizzie 1t is not that-God
knows. Let me stay here and work for you
/ owe you a great debt-you were my first real
friend-if you did not save my life, you saved
my soul--for l was Desperate do not want
to go-I wish to feel the encouragement oil
your presence-no fear but ! shall study % - 1
"No, no, mol" interrupted she, with a wild
gesture ~ will not have it. You must not
dare to stay here as you have. Do you think
/ will let you be my servant any longer-you,
who were-I-I did not ask You to come here,
expecting that. / must have you as my equal,
or not at all. Listen to me, Oscar, and decide
for yourself. have money-my parents can.
not live long--I shall never marry--I have
need of you, therefore, to be my companion
my friend-my brother. Will your Will you
let me study with you--see You climb the lad
der-take pride In your fame--derive consola-
ton from your cOmpanv--Or muat send YOU