The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-03-28
THE TWO STUDENTS.

III OuC vi Jul cuout uau WV Ho
lived a man named John Atkins. lie
was one OF those men who had made
their way TO wealth, afiiuence and
honor by strict integrity and atten'
ton TO business. Every penny of his
great wealth had been honestly
earned, and he richly merited all the
love and respect that were bestowed
upon him. MIR. Atkins was now 8
widower, and his household was man.
aged by his daughter, fair, blooming
girl of eighteen summers. Her name
was Laura, and her beuaty and wealth
made her the object of vast number
of admirers.
Attached to Mr.. Atkins establish
ment was man named Jared Walk
er. He was about eighteen years oi
age, and was the son of a man who
had once been in the merchants em.
ploy. When his father died he was
left poor and friendless, and Mr. At.
kins hired him 10 take charge of the
garden and stable. He had now been
with his present patron little more
than two years, and during that time
had proved himself not only capable
OF all things which he undertook, but
also most scrupulously faithful and
trustworthy.
Not far from the dwelling of Mr..
Atkins stood n eollege-one of the
most tlourishing and noted in the
Union. Mr.. Atkins himself had never
had the advantages OF a college edu-
cation, but he had yet picked up a
vast deal of information, more OF a
real practical information than n man
could gain in q lifetime within the
walls OF a college; but the old man
was friend TO the institution, and he
was the best friend TO that youth who
made the best use of his time.
One summers evening, while Mr..
Atkins and his child were sitting i'll
one of the drawing rooms, Il visitor
was announced. lie was young
man, and both the merchant and his
daughter received him very kindly -
His name was Albert Landown, and
he was the child of wealthy parents.
Young Laudown, though only about
nineteen, was considered the favored
suitor OF Laura's hand, and from his
manner il was evident that he had the
same opinion himself If he possessed
any peculiar traits OF character they
were rather of the negative kind,
though perhaps his love OF self, aud
pride in wealth, may have been OF
father positive character.
Laura, said the young man, after
the usual ciyilities Of the meeting had
been passed, "who is that fellow tha,
works around your garden here p
"Oh, that Is Jared Walker. lie
lives with us now. Don't you re-
member his father-old Timothy
Waiker-that used 10 live in the little
black house back OF the cottage -
'.Seems TO ne l do remember such
name; but l never knew him
He used TO work for father, but he
died few years ago, and Jared came
TO live with US"
"Ah-is it possible 2" uttered the
youth, with condescending air. "Yes,
! it is just like your father, always kind.
But this master Jared needs some
better manners"
'Better manners !" reiterated Laura,
looking up with surprise. why,
thought Jared was one of the most
scrupulous young men in his man
ners."
perhaps he is-ah, don't doub,
it. But he actually bowed TO me in
the street this morning when was in
company with couple of friends
from the South. Really, / felt as
though | should sink through the side.
walk Hadn't you better speak with
him, and tell him not to recognize me
Oh the street again =
"You must excuse me, Mr.. Lam
down, for couldn't do such errands
even for you. | only wish the rest oi
the young men in our town needed
no more cultivation of manners than
does Jared Walker"
This seemed to operate as sort oi
damper upon the rising spirits of the
young exclusive, and it was some time
before he could rally, but at length he
managed TO regain his wonted speech
and for awhile he ratified away al
a mass OF ''small talk" to which his
listener only answered by occasional
monosyllables.
Jared Walker soon afterward en-.
tered the apartment. His face was
all tremulons with emotion, and he
seemed to be laboring under some
great anxiety.
s"What's the matter Jared What's
the matter ?' kindly asked Mr.. At
kins, as he noticed the youths pertur-
baton. "Sit down, sit down, and
out with it.
Jared took seat, and after few
moments of anxious silence, he said
Il want to do just as you think best
Mr.. Atkins. You have been very
kind to me, and God knows that
would not be ungrateful. But have
got chance to go to another place
a chance Toto
"Say on, say on, jared" said Mr.
Atkins, showing by his tone and man
ner that he was disappointed.
"If you have found better place
than this of course l would not keep
you. If you can find better friend
than l am, you may go to him."
90, it is not that, Mr.. Atkins,
quickly cried the youth. "God know
l shall never find nobler friend thar
you have been. But have got fu
ture to live-I have got manhood tt
prepare for, and | may never fine
another opportunity like the present
But l didn't seek the place sir-they
came of their own accord and offeree
it to me.o
/ aRnt what Is Il Jared 2n