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

ell, may De an Ola one. 90 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 l have to tell, |
give only as a pleasant picture.
knew the parties one of them is liv-
ing within the sphere of my knowldge
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 lad been left penni-
less; hut by hard work, and by close
application to every cnance that he
could grasp, he succeeded in gaining
good common sen oil education, be-
sides supporting himself and helping
twin sister. At length his sister
married, and he resolved To seek his
fortune in the city. He yearned for
broader and better field uf action than
was open tn him in his far away home,
ana 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 resoute will might
have failed. Business wus dull, and
good men were being discharged in
near v all the departments cf business.
| Finally Amos Dutt0n entered the
warehouse of Andrew Scar, 0n Milk
street, aud asked for employment. He
was willing To perform any labor, how
ever menlal, 50 that 1t was honorable,
and wonld hot debar him from rising
by merit.
Mr.. Sears liked the appearance Of
the youth, and he was willing to ac-
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 weIl 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 MIR.
Sears, to himself, as the applicant $
handsume, pleasant face Was turned
from him.
The entrance to the counting house
was by u narrow court, and AS Dutton
was passing out he saw "a glitteriiig OBJ
ject upon the pavement. lie packed
1t up aud found it to be bosom pin
an emerald, set in gold. He turned
back and re-entered the office, aud
handed the jewel To Mr.. Sears, simply
remarklng that Ie had ieund II i'll the
court, anu that the owner would be
likely to call there in his quest for lt.
lhe merchant took the pm aud said
he thought he knew to whom 1t be-
lnnged, and would see that it Was re-
turned to 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 lad par
ucularly noted his movements III the
matter. There had been no hesitation
3 -no casting about ot the eyes ~ set
If he was observed-but the Instinct
To do right seemed To be iii him; auC
the merchant said IT, himself, "Ih,
boy is certainly honest"
After this tie merchant put Oh hi
hat to g't out.
Amos Duiton, on his way down TIN
court, did not tiud another jewel, hu
wnen he reached the street lie found +
man in trouble. An old negro, VIII,
had been drawing neavy bale OF mer
chandlse On handcaIt mad uverIuru
Ell his load, aud MS strength was no
sufficient TO repsace 1t. In VAIN de-
ne try 10 lit the pOnder0us bale bacl
! upon his cart, ana III VAIN was he still
striving. Men were passing, but NON
offered to help.
Dutton saw, and he FASTENED 10 tn
assistance of the negro, as he wOult
nave hastened to assist II btother.
"hold on" he cheerIlJ cried, ian,
let help yon."
The youth was as strong in muscl
as he was willing, aud very soon tL
. bale was IN Its place, aud with II pro
j fusion of thanks the old African Wen
= on his way rejoicing.
> Mr., Sears had reached the door q
e his warehouse just N season To witnes
= tins scene, and again he spoke to HIM
I. self:
; This youth has a strong hand an'
ii willing one. The TIME may com
Z when | shall need such. | will secur
' II nnw and believe the investmen
! will be good one"
Z Aud he called the youth by name
and beckODed him back.
e my hoy" said he, with a kindl.
A smile, 81 have changed my mind.
e try you. l told you truly when salt
y that | did not at present need mrr