The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-08-17
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the worm weather, and before the win
ter had ended, Hugh was compelled tc
leave school, that by his labor he nigh
help in the support Of the little house
hold. Though his employment wa.
distasseful to him, lasting from earl,
morning until sundown, the brave boz
toiled on uncomplainingly, growing the
more manly by his self:denying disoi.
pline.
The former schoolmates seldom met
for Claude looked down disdainfully upor
the soiled, rough garments of the stone
cutters boy, aud if accompanied by 9th
ers did not even stay to speak to Hugh
as he passed him by.
A few years went over. Diligence
and firm purpose and integrity met with
their reward, as they always viii! in life.
Hugh Laurie, then fine, noble looking
youth, was apprentioed to q marble.
mason. After the days labor he at.
tended drawing GLASS, aud, determined ID
to attain success, left all his FELLOWSHIP
dents far behind him. With correct
eye and fine taste, he drew designs, and
skilfully moulded them into form. A
group of leaves, or classic vase under
his patient hand, always took graceful
outlines of beauty. In time, at an Art
exhibition, prize of merit was awarded
to Hugh; and from that day he received
higher wages and held better position
in his profession.
"Wish me joy, Katie" he exclaimed,
joyfully, as he entered the room at the
close of the week and laid down his
money.
"see the consequences of perseve
rance"
eye, Hugh; and since 1 helped
mother, We have so much work. To-
day two young ladies came us appren-
tices; but oh, Hugh, guess who one of
them was !"
"1ndeed, that would be impossible,
not having the time to make the acquain.
tance of young ladies'"
"You will be sorry so hear. It was
Minnie Danvers. Her father is now a
bankrupt. Their fine house and splen-
did furniture are sold; and Minnie says
she will now have to earn her own liv-
ing. She is only fifteen,-one year
younger than l am but she has such
clever little fingers, and such willing
disposition, that wo shall soon teach
her."
"And Claude 2"
"Alinnie was crying about him to day.
CLAUDIO really does not know how to do
anything. He tried situation in an
Office, but came so late every morning
that he was dismissed; then another as
book keeper, but for that he was not
competent. Is it not pity z"
Her brother was silent. Memory
carried him back to the old school days
and the former wide disparity between
Claude and himself. Hugh did not feel
triumphant now, though one was rising
and the other descending il tho social
scale but he was thankful for having
had the privilege of toll.
cit is sad, indeed, Katie; but it veri.
fies the old, trite saying, Better rub
than rustp"
"If you had possessed his advantages,
what might you not have been % and
the young girl gazed admiringly upon
her brother.
"Sister, you and mother never knew
what I suffered in being compelled to
leave school before I had time to gradu-
ate. 1t was my aim and hope to study
for the ministry. l used to picture
myself ordained and appointed pastor to
some sweet country place, where l could
offer you both quiet, pleasant home,
but our early dreams are seldom reali--
zed, believe. We see now how much
better it is that we have had to fight
our way in life's battle. But poor
Claude, unable to work, what will be.
come of him 2"
"They have powerful friends, Hugh,
and may be assisted"
"I thank 'Our Father for those he
hos given me !" and Hugh held out his
two strong, brown hands.
"Oh, no Those were but the slaves
Of the will {: this, the master. spirit, to
order and control" and Katie's delicate
little hand touched his brow.
"My children" called their mother,
"you seem to be holding philosophi-
cal argument; and the supper is grow
ing cold. So please to postpone it, and
come in the other room."
wish you could see tho house where
the Lauries now live,-a few miles
away from tho great Northern city,
where they passed those years of
poverty. 1t is surrounded by large
garden, and the variety of shrubs and
flowers makes pretty study. And
Katie has also conservatory to shelter
her exotics and tender blossoms in
severe weather. Hugh goes daily to
the city where his business gives en-
ployment to many men, while his own
skillful hands perform the purely artis.
tic portion Of the work.
AND Hugh is cow we'll known sculp.
tor, and has acquired both wealth and
renown. What prizes may not indomi.
table energy achieve? (? Contrast these
two boys, my young readers, as wo first
met them: for it is in youth we should
look forward to manhood. And, like
Hugh Laurie, work, if only at first lowly,
as he did.
"Gathering from tho pavements orevice, as a
foweret of tho soil,
The nobility of labor, ,-the long pedigree oftoil."
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