Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

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be kind to him aud help him along
| remained but a few days at s., and
ten long years passed before | saw Harry
again We correspondcd regularly, and new
er could learn how he was progressing He
was doing very well, was all | could get from
him. At last my curiosity was aroused, and
| decided to visit s..
/ had not yet become quite reconciled TO
his occupation To my shame, be it said,
think | cared less for Harry after saw him
appronticed TO a carpenter. Not that | con-
sidered him too good for the trade (?) but |
had intended him for a profession. Perhaps
the picture my imagination conjured up
a rough, weary, STOPPING man, bending over
the bench day after day, with no thought for
anything higher-might have influenced me,
forgetting that true genius will make itself
known and felt whatever the situation in life
1t was, therefore, with no great expectations
that | alightod in s. once more.
| was not prepared for the changed ap-
pearance Of the town. Ii had become a busy,
beautiful city, with crowded streets, splendid
stores, palatial residences, and vast ware
houses. While gazing about me in pleased
surprise, little sign upon large iron front
building caught my eye
HARRY WILLARD,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER.
" Can it be my protcge 2n thought |, and
the next moment laughed at the absurdity
Of the idea. did not feel satisfied, however,
and | crossed the street, ascended the stairs,
pushed open the door to the right, and enter
ed a neat and spacious office. At the table
saying protege
He recognized me instantly, and, with
glad surprise, gave me a most cordial vel
come
My best friend, you have come at last r'
said he. o" | almost feared that you had for
gotten me-"
Oh, no, Harry !" l replied feeling
quite guilty. But how is it that you have
got along so well ?"
hardly know myself" said be, unless
by doing everything iceH that have UNDER
taken. DO you know that | saw your dis
appointment when told you had apprentice
ed myself to Mr.. Saxton2 did see it, and,
to please you, looked for other employment
| failed to find it and went back TO Mr. Sax
ton. | am now glad of it. He was very
kind, and think each Of Us tried to advance
the others interest When had been with
him six years, he gave me foreman's posi-
tion, and from that time have been very
successful About that time the city offered
a handsome sum for the best plan Of city
hall. | was fortunate enough to get the
award, and |, also, got the job Of building it..
You see it yonder made considerable
money out of the operation, besides establish
ing my reputation as an architect and build
er With the money ] bought the lots on
which this building stands, aud those adioin-
ing. Last fall sold hafthe land for enough
to erect this building the rent Of which is
sufficient for our support"
A." Our Harry ?"
Mother and l. said he, with a smile.
50 Let US 60 and see her"
Pointing to a single team that stood at the
door he bade me step into the buggy and seat
myself
" have so much to do that Billyis indis-
peusable,' said he, patting the horse afiee-
tionately. 42fes
He drove along at a smart trot, chatting
merrily the while and at last drew up at the
very spot where had left him ten years ago
The house had been enlarged and remodeled
I lhto nplehuiu ulduSlous Ii answer " al
look Of inquiry he said
" 1t was dear old place to me, and
bought it and fitted it up for mother. How
glad she will be to see YOU
What else could | expect but a haYnl
home nj G..-..,i is ss'i,i tvarts oVerhoW'
Ing with gratitude
BY steady perseverance and never failing
courage my little ragged protege had riseI
to aAiuence and distinction. lie had NOR,
than repaid me for the little ! had done foi
him. | am still indebted to him for the ser
' vice rendered on that dark night, twelve year
ago when his little arms clasped about me
shielded me from death. What shall l do t.
cancel that debt ?
As write, | can hear the whack, whack
, Of carpenters hammer. A boy, scarcely
larger than my Proiege, ten years ago !
welding it. | think as much of him, in hi
rough attire, as of the broad-clothed clerk, a
the desk, in the store beyond and | wonde
J whether he will be as successful as my pro
tege Perhaps will give you his history a
; some future time