The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-03-22

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country town, where every ones antece-
dents are thoroughly known, and how hard
it is for one of prescribed family to rise
above the level, or pass the bounds society
and common opinion have set for him.
1t argued therefore no ordinary strength
of character when at twcnty-onc Alfred
Lindsey had so far overcome aud lived down
the prejudices Of his townsmen as to be adj
mitted-still little reluctantly, but yet
admitted-to be young man of ability and
promise.
From the first Robert Sherwood had
been Alfred's firm friend. Five years his
senior, with fine natural abilities, and q supe-
rior education, it is easy to see the great help
he could be to a boy like young Lindsey, if
he chose. He did so choose. He spent his
evenings in teaching him those studies
which he had himself acquired at great
expense, and rejoiced enthusiastically when
the pupils thought sometimes outstripped
the teachers. He braved even his fathers
displeasure, by recognizing him as his So
cial equal upon every possible occasion, and
by his friendship and countenance forced
others to.
elf am anything, it is you who have
made me-" Alfred said, his lips trembling
in spite of him, as Robert Sherwood put
paper in his hand on his twenty-first birth
Gay, declaring him junior partner in the
great house of Sherwood & Son.
"Nonsense You've earned the compli-
ment-(for it's not much mole, you have
got to put work instead of money into the
firm, and know we shall be the gainers)-
fully and faithfully. / hope, of course, it
will be better for you, but it's no more than
fair to tell you that things don't look just
as I wish they did, for your sake, particu-
larly. I'd like to promise you larger i'll
comc," he answered, earnestly.
"You are more unselfish than l." he
replied, slight color rising to his forehead.
Adding, after a little pause, 81 wish had
had the good fortune to have been born
poor. The unlimited use of money is little
better than a curse to boy"
II nOI spun yOtt, stu lOtoG'
cit entailed curse that will follow me
to my grave p he said, vehemently. "It
has made it necessity-it has fitted a yoke
upon my manhood, and | cannot break it
Well, perhaps it will come out all right
mean that it shall, - he added, earnestly, his
fine face u tritle clouded.
"If you are in any sort of trouble-now
or everywhere l can serve you, / will do il
gladly, even if it costs me my life, or wha
is more, my good name," was Lindsey
impulsive answer.
81 hope we shall be reduced to no sucl
desperate strait as that, my dear fellow,
he replied, smiling, "but your goodwill i
just as truly appreciated. BY the way,
, suppose you received Corries note ?''
"Yes, but 1 don't think 1 had bette
come" coloring vividly.
S "Not come! Why, it is got up express
r ly in your honor as read at once throug
: that transparent little sister of mine.
S would like to see you settle it with her,
< you sighted her invitation"
: 81 am sorry to say it, because / know
|, will pain you," Lindsey said hesitatingly
s "but am quite sure it would be more sa
d isfactory if l absent myself, Don't think
c mind it, it is very natural, and can easil
d make an excuse that"
e "You mean that it would be more Sati
II factory to my father suppose, Lindsey?
o he interrupted, gravely.
81 think so, yes"
l. "But am of no account ?" And Corr
Is why the girl would cry herself sick ov'
~ the disappointment You are most wo
II derful hero in her eyes, Alf. Her worshi
g dates back to the time of the tiood--tl
e. flood on the Connecticut, mean," he sal
a laughing to cover his companion's emba
1T rassment.
n "Miss Sherwood has been very kind