Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1868-12-24

such as was required in the new posiiier
to which lac was to be elevated; knowing
this, the generous merchant came forward
again and furnished the needful supply.
As no wages was received by Ned for the
first two years, Mr. Winslow continued 10
buy his clothing willie his father still gave
him his board. On. teaching The age OF
eigh' cen, Ned's employers who were
much pleased with his industry, intelli>
gence and attention to business, put him
on a salary of three bundled dollars. This
made him at once independent. He could
pay his own boarding and iEd his own
clothes, and proud did he feel on the pay
when advanced to so desirable position.
How comes on your investment asked
Mr.. Winslow's mercantile friend, about
this time. He spoke jestingly.
1t promises very well, was the smiling
reply.
1t is rising in the market, then 2
Yes
ANY dividends yet?'
oh, certainly. Large dividends
'Ah. You surprise me. What kind of
dividends 2
More than 100 per cent
Indeed, Not in money 2
oh, no. But in. something better than
money. The satisfaction that flows from
an act of benevolence wisely done
'Oh, that's all. The friend spoke with
ill-concealed contempt.
Don't you call that something ?" asked
Mr.. Winslow. =.
It's certainly too unsubstantial for me,
replied the other. Il go in for returns Of
more tangible character. Those you
speak of won't pay my notes.
He knows nothing said he to himself,
as he mused on the subject of doing good !;
and the loss is all on his side. If we have
the ability TO secure investments of this
kind, they are among the hest we can
make: and all are able to put some money
in the fund of good works, let it be ever so
small sum. Have suffered the abridge-
ment of single comfort by what have
done ? No, Have l gained in pleasant
thoughts and feelings by this act Large
ly. 1t has been a source of permanent en-
joyment. would uot have believed that
at so small cost, l could have secured so
much pleasure. And how great the good
that may flow from what have done! In
stead of a meie day laborer, whose work
in the world goes not beyond the handling
of boxes, bales and barrels, Edward Davis,
advanced by education, takes position of
more exalted usefulness, and by his higher
ability and more intelligent action in soti>
ely, will be able, if he rightly use the pow
er in his hands, 10 advance the worlds on
ward movements in most important de-
gree
Thus thought Mr. Winslow and his heart
grew VAIN within him. Time proved
that he had not erred in aifording the lad
an opportunity for obtaining good educa>
ton. His quick mind acquired in the po-
siiiGn he was placed, accurate ideas Of
business, and industry and force Of cLarac>
ter made these ideas thoroughly practical.
Every year his employers advanced his
salary, ard, on attaining his majority, it
was further advanced 10 the sum of S GOO
per annum. With every increase, the
young man had devoted larger propor>
tion of his income to improving the cons
diton of his fathers family, aad when il
was raised to the sum last mentioned, he
took neat, comfortable new house, much
larger than the family had before lived in,
and paid the whole rent himself More
ever, through his acquaintance and in
fluence, lie was able to get place for his
father at lighter employment than he had
heretofore been engaged in, and at a higher
rate of compensation.
ANY more dividends on your charity in
vestment? ? said Winsiow's friend about
this time. He spoke with the old manner
and from the old feelings.
Yes. Got dividend to-day. The
largest yet received replied the merchant
smiling.
Did you Hope it does you great
deal of good
Il realize your wish, my friend. 1t is
dong me great deal of good, returned
Mr.. Winslow.
No cash, presumcs'
Something much better. Let me ex>
plain to you.
DO so, if you please
You know the particulars OF this invests
ment 2 said DIR. Winslow.
His friend shook his head, and replied
M. The fact is, never felt interested
enough in the matter to inquire for par
ticulars.'
oh, well. Then Imust give you little
history. You know ole Davis, who has
been working about bur sore for the last
10 or l5 yeafs p
Yes
My investment was in the education of
his son..
Indeed =
His father took him from school when
he was only II years old, because he could
not afford to send him any longer, and
was about putting the little fellew to learn
trade. Something interested me in the
child who was bright lad, and acting
from a good impulse that came over me at
the moment l proposed to his father 10
send him to school for three or four years.
if he would board and clothe him during
the time. So paid for Ned's schooling
until he was in his sixteenth year, and
then got him into Webb & Wa.drons store,
where he has been ever since:'
webb s. Waidron's 7 said the friend,
-evincing some surprise. i know all their
clerks very well, for we do great deal of
| ,x,o;nsoo % ;ff Them Wlirb fs the son of