Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-10-23
Safeguards.

Safeguards.
1t was the end Of young C.5 FIRST week ia
the city lie had secured, or rather bis iu-
TIERS influence had secured him a fine silua-
ton as clerk in an establishment Of great re.
spcciability, in business suited to his taste
and trimming, and he hoped and expected, us
most beginners in the race for fame or fortune
or both, always expect, that be should win the
confidence Of his employers, and by-and-by be
taken in as confidential clerk perhaps as
partner at last. Why not ? He was young,
strong, patient, aud industrious, and be be-
icved with at least average ability. Success
he knew depended upon himself and how
strong he felt for the battle.
All the week he had been so occupied with
learning the details OF his new duties, aud wiih
the many strange accomplishments OF his new
life, hithertosp spent entirely ina country village,
that he had time for butltie thought Of home
ties, aud the lack Of home comforts. Butnow
be was free again till Monday morning aud as
he sat in his solitary room for the first time,
rush of home,ick feeling nearly ovcrcimc
him.
Father, mother, Ned, bright, precious fond
little ANY where are you-what are YOU do.
ioc7 There was no need for an answer. for
he knew as well as il bis eyes were resting up
ON them He could see the nleasant sitting.
room. with its COSY appoiptmruts. the centre
table around which tbey were MI gathered
and his own vacant chair towards which he
was sure loving. fearful ewes were often direct
ed. He could almost hear then, talking Of
him and WISHING he was with them apain,
just now. when his loneliness was at its
height. knock was heard at his door, and
openinc it he saw two youpg men. fellow
clerks and hoarders Gonrteouslv biddiup
them enter. there was still an air of reserve
about his manner which seemed to disconcert
them for they declined coming. saving they
had merely called, TO invite him to spepd tlI,
evening with them. at their room in The same
building. " There will be few others in
and we will have a rare good time. will YOU
come % Wellit was for &. that as vet home
influences and home TRAINING. always kind nnd
alwavs firm. were fresh upon him. so he no.
G,ely declined their Invitation. snyinr that he
had some matters to attend to before the Sab.
bath, aud must be excused that evening.
a." Fie. John. YOU did not take him right 4"
said Henry Ms they walked away. UDon't
Won see he is one of the pious ones and not
20 green either MS some of those country cbnps
are You should have asked him ont TO
walk, or to attend meeting Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. and SO pulled
the wool over his eyes. We shall have to
work sharp now. or lose ourgame altogether
Again there was tap at his door Thi.
time the 90 express" with big package.
marked paid." 1t was his flthern hand
which directed IT, he could see that though
tears were in his eyes, and his hand trembled
as he united the cord and carefully laid it one
side. insiinctiyely feeling nearer to that kind
father. for even now observing his Oft rcpoat.
ed Injunction, never waste anything even
a bit of cord"
But he must wipe his eyes, for he has
plenty to see. First a writing desk, fitted
up with all needed materials for correspond.
ence; a bright, beautiful table-cover came
next; then some of the dear home books
right out of the little library in the sitting.
room-a few choice new volumes. the last
" nonthly.n and his fayorite, littel's Iiy-
inc Ape,u some pretty pictures engrayings.
and ChrOmOs. Last, and on, so much the
best. photopraphs-of bis father. his mother
4 Ned, and Amy-yes, and of Bruno. too
standing by her. with one fat arm around hi.
shaggy neck These were all nicely framed
with bright cords. ready for banging.
How q LAUGHED and kissed them over and
over. before he could force himself TO LEI
them ont of his hands Now thew are all in
their plaees. ON the wall. the cover and hook
on the table in the centre and the desk omen
before him. he has lust taken sheet and
written; " Dear father. mother. Ned. and
AMY" when ding goes The bell aoain. and
This time il il the nestman with his hands an
Of naners and letters for him. Ills beart i
full too. as ne sits down once more almost
bewildered with so many GOOD thincs nj once
First If course the home Ietters-eacerly dc.
vopred ,hev were
1 "Yop NAV ask " his father wrote. . vbv
we aid not hut these offs into vonr trunI
when Won left us9 Simply because We
wished them IN come to Won inst At tho time
when we knew YOU would miss US most; when
they would seem like a call from us. and we
trust have power of their own 10 bind Won
to your old home. and keen YOU in the new
one from Welding TO influences which wopld
serve TO draw away YOUR heart from those
obseryapees and customs. which YOU know are