The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-12-07
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/ ssrasrs-sEIsI4, my little man, you ar
here on time Ilsee, said MI
.rsi5eTi, Joaes to Jack Knowles a
6sSsaShe stepped into his store on
morning; "that is a good beginning
and I hope you Will always b,
| proRipt IA meeting every sengage
ment and energetic in attending t
1 all your duties
81 viii try to be both. sir,0 JacI
answered; and just at that momen
he thought nothing could temp
him to neglectRny part Of his work
*Come this way. and viii tel
! you what you viii have to do"
Mr.. Jones then led. him into his
counting room and kindly placed
his hand on his head while. he said
you know the bargain between
your mother and myself is, that you
come into my family as my own
child. Do whatever I ask you to do,
quickly and cheerfully, and try to
make yourself useful all the time
You viii be expected to torunerrands,
such as carrying small packages
home for customers, going to the
post Office, delivering messages, and
assisting the clerks in whatever way
you can. In return expect to
clothe and feed you, send you to
school during the winter months,
and if you prove yourself worthy, I
will advance you in your position
in the store. Really / do not need
a boy, but l do this for your moth
er's sake Do you agree to the
terms?'
Yes sir; and I am very grateful
to you-indeod 1 am-and you shall
see by my work how much I love
my mother and you" Jack spoke
these words earnestly. He meant
what he said.
Il believe you my boy, and viii
do all can to help you keep. your
good resolutions"
"Thank you sir"
Your place will be in the sales
room; remember to help all you
can"
II viii sir. You may depend on
me-"
Mr. Jones turned to his desk, and
Jack fastened to do-something to
show Mr.. Jones how desirous he
was to oplease him, and how nicely
hewould do his work.
In an hour or two the room began
to fll with customers, and soon all
the clerks were busy as they could
be. Jack was nearly everywhere
with his pleasant "let me help you,
please" and when night came all
were ready to praise the ''erranG
boy" for good nature and willing
assistance. That hight Jack slept
sWeetly. He had done his whole
duty. His employer approved his
conduct, but what was better than
ali, bis own conscience whispered,
peace; yOR'Ee done right" The
sun was just peeping oyeE the hill
when Jack rose next morning, and
as soon as the store was opened he
Was in his place. All day as the
day before, Jack was busy. When
the store was closed he felt happy,
but his limbs were tired; the work
be had to perform was more than
he was accustomed to do, but he
did not complain.
Thus matters went on; Jack |
rose in the confidence of |
all who knew him, and if a message !
was to be sent-in haste, a package
delivered promptly or check cash
ed at the bank, Jack was the boy |
to do it. His word was considered |
truth itself One day one of the
clerks wished to send a package to |
-he express. Calling Jack he said: |
Take this to the Office quick, run,
please, I want it to go out to-day |
and am afraid you win be too late" /
Away Jack bounded, but had not |
gone far before he heard some one |
shout: "HalIoo! Jack Knowles! wait
ior fellow. lam going that way"
Il can't Bill; must hurry with
his package"
await till 1 catch up. am 60
ng that way" Bill hastened and
came up with Jack, who never stop
ped until Bill Smith seized him by
he shoulder saying, "Walk a bit.
Don't kill yourself What is that
fon've got? Where are you going?
What's the hurry?"
It's Nfr. Johnson's; am going
20 the express office. ! am afraid
will be too late; if you go with me
7ou must run" Sosaying he shook
,ff Bills hand and STEPPED away
his companion behind NUT
ering to himself: "Such boy, he'd
Kill himself il old Jones or any Of
hem clerks told him to. You
wouldn't catch me working that
way for nobody" He turned to
ind some one who had more leasure
han Jack.
s'Here. sir. please send thispack-
.ge to-day. sir, please" said Jack to
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