The Union and journal., 1861-11-29
BIDDEFORD, MAINE, FRIDAY

Circulars were Immediately printed and
circulated, and Sarah and her mother called
upon many families in their immediate neigh
borhood and made known their Intentions
Their ladylike and pleasing appearance e1'
cited much interest, and they soon secured a
sufficient number of pupils to encourage them
in beginning. The school rapidly increased,
and before the end oftbc first term they had
more applicants than they could admit
Many families were anxious that Mrs.
Thornby should receive their daughters as
boaders; this occasioned on extension ofthclr
plan. A larger and more convenient house
was taken, and arrangements made for the
accommodation of boarders, and also for the
reception of larger number Of day-scholars.
Mr.. Thornby viewed with wonder the sue
cess Of his wife and daughter. Why was it
that he alone should be rejected because he
was unfortunate? How was II that they
had raised 50 many kind friends around them
eager and able to assist them? In what did
the difference consist?
The words of the Quaker often came to
his mind, and though he had at first regard
ed them as mere expressions OF insanity, he
now began to suspect that they in reality
contained the advice which the old gentleman
had said if rightly followed, would ensure
him success.
"LooK Ur!" Surely, man formed in the
image of his Maker, should not, like the
beast that perisheth, cast his eyes upon tho
earth Even when bowed down by misfor-
tune, he should strive to look up to the light
which may yet illuminate his path. These
thoughts had crowded forcibly upon Thorn.
by's mind, and he was beginning to act in
accordance with them. when his daughter
bounded joyously into the garden where her
father was busted with some vines, and told
her father that he should smile upon her
cheerfully us he used to do, for that she had
good news to tell him.
"You deserve to bc smiled upon, indeed,
my child" said he, gazing fondly on her an.
inated couutenancc. "but what news have
you for me?"
"Onc of the young ladies who attended
our school asked me to day If my father was
in want of situation as clerk; and when
answered in the affirmative, she said her
uncle requested you to call Mt his Office to-
morrow morning. Here is the address, "Sar.
ah continued, handing her father slip of
paper.
"well, there may bo something yet in
store for me, Sarah"
"Indeed there may. my dear father. Only
think how well our school is succeeding.-
The income from that alone would afford us
comfortable support. Our Heavenly Father
is always near to help us in the hour Of
need"
The heart Of the strong man was bowed
down, and his voice tremblcd with emotion.
Tears of real sympathy stood in the eyes Of
his daughter, as she whispered
"Your heart will no longer be sad, dear
father, you will smile on us once more"
"My child" said he, ".he dark shadow
has long been on me but with the help OF
God, will no longer be cast down. Even If
the new opening should prove delusivo, | will
not be discouraSed-I will now look up"
With cheerful countenance, and step
which fell swcetly ON the ears of his vile,
bringing to her rsmcmbrancc the days gone
by, he descended to breakfast the next morn
ins, and at an early hour was on his way to
the city. As he entered the Office answering
to the address given him by his dausht he
was met by the same benevolent old Quaker
who had profIered him advice on former
occasion.
"Well lricnd," he exclaimed, extending
his hand, al am glad that thou hast followed
my advice and learned to look mp. l have a
situation now at my command where thee can
obtain good salary, and without working
harder than is fitting at thy time of liie.'
The best remedy for man who is going
down hill is to look up. When earthly hopes
fail there is still hope in Heaven.