The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-06-29

middle of the forenoon, / went down
town, intending to look up a situation
for him; but he forestalled me. was
passing building just erecting, when
heard my name called, and, looking up,
saw little Harry tacking the shingles on
as fast as he could make his hands fly.
.I've found it, said he. Mr.. Saxton
will hire me right along if you are will
ling. You will tell lin yes won't
you p -.s.-.4--s.------.
I confess that I was quite disappoint-
ed and annoyed, for had other plans
for him; but / yielded. I had long
talk with his employer, told him how
we met, and babe him be kind to him
and help him along. sas
remained but few days at s.,
and ten long years slipped by before 1
saw Harry again. w CORES ponded
regularly, but never could learn how
he was progressing. He was doing very
well, was all that I could ever get from
him. At last my curiosity was'aroused,
and decided to visit s.. a23'esa9lg
had not yet become quite reconciled
to his occupation. To my shame, be it
said, think I cared less for poor Har-
ry after saw him apprenticed to car
penter. Not that considered him too
good for the trade, (?) but had intend
ed 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. It was,
therefore, with. no great expectations
| that I alighted in S. once more.
ri was not prepared for the changed
appearance of the town. 1t had become
busy, beautiful city, with crowded
streets, splendid stores, palatial resi-
dences, and vast ware houses. While
gazing about me in pleased surprise, q
little sign upon large iron front build,
ing, caught my eye. s7s3
5'7 fh'o HARRY WILLARD,
A ARCHITECT AND BUILDER.
Can it be my protege 2 thought /, and
the next moment laughed at the alb.
sur,lity of the idea. did not feel sat.
isfed, however, and crossed the street,
| assembled the stairs, pushed open the
door to the right, and entered q neat
! and spacious office. At the table sat
| my protege.
He recognized me instantly, and, with
glad surprise, gave me most cordial
welcome. ~ --,
My best friend, you have come at
last / said he. i almost feared that
you had forgotten me- 'zsssg
I sOh, no, Harry Il replied, feeling
| quite guilty. But how. is it that you
have got along SO well ? sf -
f. I hardly know myself said he. sun
| less by doing everything well that / have
| undertaken. Do you know that saw
| ;rf, ~ T
had apprenticed myself to Mr.. Saxton
1 did see it, and, to please you, l looked
for other employment. I failed to find it
and went back to Mr.. Saxton. I am
now glad of it. He was very kind, and
I think each Of US tried to advance the
others interest When I had been with
! him six years, he gave me foreman's
position, and from that time 1 have been
very successful. About that time the
city offered a handsome sum for the
best plan of a city hall. was fortunate
enough to get the award, and /, also,
got the job of building it. You see it
! yonder. I made considerable money
out of the operation, besides establish
| ing my reputation as an architect and
builder. With the money I bought the
| lots on which this building stands, and
those adjoining. Last fall 1 sold half
| the land for enough to erect this build
ing, the rent of which is sufficient for
our support
Our, Harry ?
Mother and l. said he, with a smile.
Let us go and see her.
Pointing to single team that stood
| at the door, he bade me step into the
| buggy and seat myself. 5es ra ssssntw
| L have so much to do that Billy is in
dispensable,' said he, patting the horse
affectionately. sa.f.s=I
! He drove along at a smart trot, chat.
| ting merrily the while, and at last drew
up at the very spot where had left him
ten years ago The house had been en-
larged, and remodeled into splendid
mansion In answer to my look of in
| quiry, he said:
1T was dear old place to me, and I
How glad she will be to see you'
| What else could expect but happy
home? And I found it, and hearts
ove-fowing with gratitude.
| By steady perseverance and never
! failing courage, my little ragged protege
had risen to aff1uence and distinction.
He had more than repaid me for the lit
| tie had done for him. / am still in
| de ebted to him for the service rendered
| on that dark night. twelve years ago,
| when his little arm ciasped about me,
shielded me from death. What shall I
do to cancel that debta2 2; st-
AS / write can hear the whack,
whack, whack of carpenters hammer.
A boy, scarcely larger than my protege
ten years ago, is welding 1t. I think
as much Of him in his rough attire, as of
| the broad>clothed clerk at the desk in
the store beyond, and ! wonder whether
he will be as successful as my protege
Perhaps l will give you has history at
| some future time.
Mr.. Lushington, have discovered
new drink for you. Suppose you try q
little @eHH nNIeo ..lEa .1- -. - -