Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1866-11-29

age of the boy hero. Blu: he maintained
his ground firmly.
Meanwhile the engineer perceived
him. Even At this time he supposed it
was done in foolish bFaxado
The little fool,' he muitered. "We
shall be compelled to STOP or run over
him
He hastily issued an order to stop the
train. 1t was done just In time; they
were only TWO rods distance from the boy.
Nov you lille rascal, !" exclaimed the
angry engineer. "what do you mean by
risking your foolish life, and putting Us
TO this trouble 3"
Henry pointed mutely to~ihe broken
bridge, and then. overcome by the excite
ment through which he had passed, he
sank back fuinting.
His motion was understood.
Good heavens - exclaimed the engin-
eer. tive have been saved from q terri
bic faie !''
With remorseful eagerness be now
deV6ted himself to the task of recovering
the fainling boy. and whenshe had open
ed his eyes asked his pardon for rude un-
kindness.
rs the train safe |" asked Henry ea
gerly.
ENTIRELY so--thanks to your noble
conduct my little hero"
Henry found himself in the center of
group of passengers, who were prOfOun-
dly shocked at the danger from which
they had just escaped. a
"Gentlemen'' said one of their num-
b9r, fine looking man. calling them a,
side, ''yOu preceive how narrow has been
our escape iand you must be aware that
it is solely owing to the courage of this
noble little fellow. He has displayed a
degree of nerve / doubt, whether any
one of US isstarahle of, l believe it shall
only meet She wishes of many present
when l suggest that nothing could be
more flung shan pecuniary testimonial
of our gratitude"
So saying, he took off his hat and drop
ped ten dollar gold piece into it, HIS
example was speedily, and even eagerly,
followed.
Il chanced that the train was very
long one, and contained an unusal large
humber of passengers. To this fact may
be attributed the large amount Of the con-
:rIbuion which was taken up.
'.GenIlemen," said the first spokesman
after counting the money, you will be
g ratified TO learn that have IN my hand
three hundred dollars, the result of our
united contributions which, in your. name
1 have the pleasure of presenting to our
young friend for his courageous conduct. !"
So saying, he placed The money in his
own purse, which he empIed for that
purpose, and amid the cheers of the
crowd presented II 10 Henry.
..What! Is II mine g. asked our hero +,
be wllIvred with excessive JOY,
III is all-yours. We have no doubt
lh4. boy who has done himself SO much
credit as you have this morning, will dis
pose of it I'D a suitable manner"
iii give 1t to my mother" said Hen
ry, bis eyes sparkling with jOy.-"l'm so
glaG-she needs il so much. ;"
Preparations we're now made TO re-
verse The cars and go back TO the last
station. The gen Ileman who had been
the means Of benefung Henry so essen
llally did nol GO back with the train.
"If you are willing said he, address
sing our hero. Il will go back with you
10 yopr mother. | begin 10 feel strong
interest IN you, and may have i in my
power to be of service 10 yOu.P i4-
q, On The way be asked various questions,
10 ali of which Henry answered frankly.
"There is my mothers house" he SAID
at length. She will be very glad to get
.hls money, for she has not been able TO
pay her rent for the last quarter, and
now she can do 1t without any. trouble" T"
"Kou musI INTRODUCES me TO your moth
er. To do this yOumnss know my name,
which is Gordon >
"Madam." said Mr.. Gordon a; length
II am merchant doing business i n the
city. / want lad for my counting room
have ,aken fancy for your son, and il
YOU will intrust him 10 me | will try to
advance biz Interests as far as may be il
my power.n
Mrs Hall hesitated. The offer xas al
advantageous one. but she did no, wis
him to leave school. When. however,
Mr. Gordon promised to give him se7er.
al hours day TO devote 10 study, and tc
take him into his family, she accepted
i with earnest gratitude
Henry is at this mOmoD, junior parinel