The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1877-11-08
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doctor. Meanwhile, must find q
steady boy for my office"
He was annoyed at Mrs. Flaxman's
defense of the scapegrace, and could
not resist giving this parting cut to him.
But the week passed, another and
another, and still no word from Harry.
Steve Parker, who had gone with him,
had written home twice, begging for
money, but did not mention Harry
name.
Young Flaxman," the people said,
when they met in the market, "had
more pluck than that Parker. He'd
starve before he'd give up"
When Steve and Harry landed in
New York, it was on a bright morning,
and no millionaire trod the streets with
more secure pride in his future than
they did as they strutted up Broadway.
"Stephcn Girard had but two shillings
to begin his career, and Ben Franklin a
sixpcnce." said Harry, land we have
three dollars, Steve.''
Yes; and they were old fogies. We
make business spin to different fash
ion nowadays. Look at Jim Fisk. Be-
gan as a pcdtller. l bet you I've got
some tricks in business that 60 ahead
Of any peddlcr.''
Harry did not boast, but he marched
rather than walked the streets.
"We'n go up to Clements and tell
him that we have come to town. He'll
be delighted" said Steve.
They found the clothing store with
difficulty. '.Clemcnts?' said the pro-
prictor. .Oh, there had been Il run
ner employed by the firm of that NAME
But he was discharged long ago. Did
he want Il clerk? No, nor shop-boy,"
laughing. Nobody in New York
wanted new hands this winter. The
object was to get rid of half the old
ones"
"Old idiotr' said Steve, as they
walked away. 1t was growing dark.
The boys found Il cheap hotel, but by
the time they had paid for supper, bed
and breakfast, the larger part of their
three dollars was gone. The next two
days were spent in answering advcr-
tisements. They began trying for
positions as book-keepers, and came
rapidly down to crrand-bOys.
''Only give me Il footing" Harry
said thousand times, land I'll make
my way
The third day, his tones were not so
bold, though the words were the same.
He had breakfasted on dry bread, and
slept on the steps of Il church.
Their last essay brought them to an
intelligence office kept by colorcd
man.
mo sitooations for white folks
hyah,' he said. The boys skunk out,
but stopped, seeing that the man fol-
lowed them. He had kindly grave
face.
'Look-a-heah. boys. You's from dc
country, ch? My advice to YOU is to
go back dab soon rs you kin. De man
or boy who kin earn bread and butter
in de country is fool if he leaves it to
come to town Ills winter"
They walked on and sat down in a
doorway.
''That's good ADVICE said Steve,
and began to whimper.
Il have ten cents left" said Harry.
"rll not give up but his lips began
to look blue and his jaws lean.
The three weeks had passed. One
Monday morning gaunt, ragged boy
stood on one of the ferry-boats, with a
half-dozcn morning papers under his
arm. Here's your Times, 'Erala
Tribuner' he called.
Nobody bought.
Sir he said, pulling gentleman
by the sleeve, ''buy from me. 1
haven't eaten mouthful since yester-
day noon.'
''Bahr' The man pushed him aside.
Harry staggered against the railing,
and looked down into the dark rushing
river.
A month ago, he would have been
busy in the snug little office, or study
ing at the medical books which had
begun to interest him; well fed, well
clothed, and with happy, comforta-
BILE home and fond mother waiting for
him.
Now
At the thought of his mother, the hot
tears chased each other down his
checks.
Hello, youngstcr!'' said rough
voice beside him.
Harry started, and stammcred-
Mr.-Mr. Clemcnts?''
EYES; it's me. Under the weather,
as you see," slapping his shabby coat
and dirty shirt, in which still sparkled
the diamond
1T must be paste, or he would have
sold it," thought Harry, sharpencd by
his month of town life.
Eyes, Tn out of work. Tried bet
ting, turning the cards-all sorts of
luck. Going in for honesty now. Going
to the country tomorrow, to answer this
advertisement. Snug little berth, 1
Judge. Your place, by the way
He pulled out an Oldborough Weekly
STIR. DR.. Harley advertised for an
office-boy.
EYES," said Harry; cit is a snug
BERTH
He handed Clements back the paper.
When they reached the pier, he went
ashore, and stood stunned and bcwil-
dered-sick, too, from hunger. The
prodigal son must have felt us l do
when he wished for the husks which
the swine did eat," he thought. /" He
went back to his father, and said, Il
have sinned.''
Some days later, one of his OCCASION
al patients hailed the doctor on the
street Didn't see that young rep
rebate, FlaNman, sneaking into town
last night-miserably dirty and ragged
poor wrctch?''
.'Harry? Here he is, i'm the buggy
with me-" drawing back so as to show
Harry in his Sunday suit, which he had
left behind. "Not many rags here
eh? But Harry has had enough of the
city. shall find him more useful,
studious boy than ever before"
1t is often a good thing for bright,
capable boy to seek situation in the
city. The most successful business
men usually come to the city from
country homes; but the boy who esti-
mates city opportunities by the fashy
dress and assuming airs Of specializing
adventurers, will be apt to be as much
disappointed as was our friend Harry
Flaxman.- Youths Companion.
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