The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1872-04-02
The Helping Hand.

as the pointing Of moral IS cUncern-
Ell, may be an old one. So are the
sunshine and the dew drop old. So is
the human heart old and the pure
impulses and affections of to-day had
life in the morning of Eden. Pleasant
pictures are always pleasant. "a
thing of beauty is joy forever;" and
may | not add that pure JOY, spring
ing from the heart, must be forever
beautiful.
The simple story have to tell, I
give only us pleasant picture. l
knew the parties; one of them is liv-
ing within the sphere of my knowledge
still.
Amos Dutton, at the age of nine
teen, left his home in Vermont and
came to Boston. His parents were
both dead, and he Rad been left penni-
less; hut by hard work, and by close
application TO every cnance that he
could grasp, he succeeded in gaining
good cumnon sen oil education, be-
sIdes supporting himself and helping
a twin sister. At length his sister
married, aud he resolved 10 seek his
fortune in the city. He yearDed for u
broader aOd better field Of action than
was open to him in his far away home,
anu having obtained recommendations
AS to his character and habits from
TWO or three prominent men, he set
forth.
Never mind the youths initiatory
struggles. A less resolute will might
have failed. Business was dull, and
good men were being discharged in
near y all the departments ct business.
Finally Amos Dutton entered the
warehouse of Andrew Scar, on Milk
etreet, and asked for employment. He
was willing to perform any labor, how
ever menlal, SO that 1t was honorable,
and would hot debar him from rising
by merit.
Mr.. Sears liked the appearance of
the youth, and he was willing to ae-
cept the recommendations at their face
value, but he was not in want of help.
lie had within week discharged u
number of hands.
Dutton took back his commentator
ry documents, which had by this time
become we'll Worn, and having tha..k-
ed the merchant Tor his kindness, turn
ed to depart.
That lad has the qualities Of a
gentleman, At all events said Mr..
Sears, to himself, as the applicants S
handsome, pleasant face was turned
from him.
The entrance to the counting-house
was by narrow court, and AS Dutlon
was passing out he saw glttenng pb-
ject upon the pavement. lie packed
1t up and found it to be bosom pill
an emerald, set in gold. He turned
back and re-enIered the office, aud
handed the jewel 10 Mr.. Sears, simply
remarkIng that Ie had isund II in the
court, ana that the owner would be
likely to cali there In his quest Tor It.
The merchant took the pln aud said
he thought he knew To whom II be-
loBged, and would see that it was re-
turned ~ It's proper owner; and, With
out waiting for thanks or praise, the
youth again departed.
Mr.. Sears had seen the young man
pick up the valuable jewel and had par
! lculariy noted his movements III the
matter. There had been no hesitation
no casting about ot the eyes tO see
IT he was Observed-but the instinct
To do right seemed To be III him aud
the merchant SAID to hln'aeii, "ihe
boy is certainly honest"
After this tile merchant put on his
hat to & Il out
Amos Dutton, on his way down the
court, did not tiud another jewei, hut
wnen he reached the street he found
: man III trouble. An old negro, who
had been drawing neavy bale OF Iner
| chandlse ON liandcait had uverturu-
Ell his load, ani his strength was nOI
sufficient To rep.ace II. In vain did
ne try 10 lift the pOnderous bale back
upon his cart, ANA IN vain Was ne still
striving. Men were passing, but none
offered to help.
Dutton saw, and he fastened to the
assistance uf the negro, as he would
nave hastened to assist u btUther.
HOLD ON" he cheerlly cried, "anl
let help yon."
The youth was as strong in muscle
as he was willing, and very soon tie
bale was in It's place, and with pro-
fusion of thanks the old African went
Oh his way rejoicing.
Mr.. Sears had reached the door Of
his warehouse just IN season tn witness
tins scene, and again he spoke to him.
self:
This youth has a strong hand and
II willing one. The time may come
when shall need such. will secure
1t nav; and | believe the investment
will be u good one."
Aud he called the youth by name,
and beckoDed him back.
"My boy" said he, with a kindly
smile, 81 have changed my mind. !
try you. | told you truly when said
that | did not at present need mrrr
help; but hope | shall ueed it ere