Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-10-05
JOHN GROWERS LESSON.
BY HoRATIo ALGEK.


icaI habits.
He had once subscribed for a newspa-
per for the space of a year, but at the
end of that time, much to the regret OF
his wife and children, who had learned to
look eagerly for its weekly visits, he de-
cided to discontinue it,
But, Mr.. Grover demonstrated his
wife, it only costs two dollars year, aud
I am sure that it affords that amount oi
pleasure
THAT isn't the question, said her hus-
band the main point is whether we can
do without it. Itake it, there is no ques-
tioning that. Now it costs US the price
of barrel of apples every year, when
the same money might be put in the
bank, where it would go towards provis-
ion for our old age
Her husband being upon his hobby
Mrs. Grover knew that it would do nc
good to demonstrate further, so she gave
up the discussion with a sigh.
The consequences may be easely i'm
agined. The children grew up in igno
rance, with but very little information be
yond what they acquired during the thret
months schooling which they obtained
during the year. This, their father
deemed sufficient for all practical purpo
ses, not rejecting what slender prepa
ration it would give his children for thc
approaching conflict with the world.
Mr.. Grover had at least the merit 0
being consistent and thorough-going il
his economy. One day he came in from
the field complaining of dull headache
and feeling feverish this increased as tn
day advanced. His wife became quit,
alarmed.
Let me send for doctor, john sh
urged.
mo, It wouldn't pay said he feebly
L shall feel better by-and-by.'
But he did not feel better. Nevertheless
he strenuously refused to have the ply
sician called, declaring it would be a use
less expense. The next day he grey
delirious; and his wife determined t
take the responsibility of calling the ply
sician. The doctor looked at his patier
gravely, and felt of his pulse.
When was he taken?' he inquired.
Yesterday, early in the morning, wa
the reply.
Why did you not call me sooner
said the doctor.
Il wished to- said Mrs. Grover, 'br
my husband was very much opposed to
You don't think he is seriously ill?' 81
said anxiourly.
He is in high fever was the repl.
IF | had been called in time long sicl
ness might have been averted. As it
we must let the malady have its way
John Grover was sick for six week
during which he required frequent visi
from the physician. These were,
course, expensive, to which must be ad
ed the loss of so much time from his er
ployment, as well as the WEAKNESS of sic
ness. On the whole, he did not ga
much from bis mistaken economy in IL
case.
believe l have not stated that Jol
Grover was farmer by occupation. q
next neighbor was quite different ma
Ephraim Fairfield took several litera
papers and magazines for his family,
well as an agricultural paper, to ass
him by its useful suggestions, in his bu
ness. His farm was about equal in e
tent and value to John Growers when
took it, but while Growers remained s.
tionary, his improved every year.
One day as Grover passed his neig
bor's farm, he saw him setting out lar
number Of small trees.
What are you doing, Fairfield 2
quired he, leaning on the fence.
Setting out trees, as you see.
How many have you got theres
Two hundred of different kinds
How much did you pay for them
Fifty cents apiece
That makes hundred dollars. Y
are getting very extravagant.'
Not at all; l expect they will 7
me many times over.
Grover shrugged his shoulders.
Perhaps they wiIl,' said he VI
doubtfulIy, but can't afford to thr
away my money on such uncertain
When | have few hundred dollars !
it in the bank, and / would advise J
to do the same
a bank of mother earth viii pay
ter than any Of your city banks 5
Fairfield, smilingIy.