Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-27
NE Bram GUIDE.

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A party Of four Young men were tray-
cling in Northern New England, intent
upon making the most of limited yaeS-
tons from business and study. They
rode or walked, as circumstances dicta-
| ted, turning aside from the usual thor
/ ougfIfares wherever there was promise
OF pleasure. They had heard of 3 neWlv-
| discovered waterfall in the DEPTHS Of
the forest, and looked about for guide
who would lead them there.
sdGuess Forrest Graves III 60 long
with you said an old farmer Of whom
they made some inquiries. @Come to
think ont, twas him that see the fall
fust of anybody. You 90 right up the
road quarter of q mile or SO, and then
turn of into lane, and keep on Until
you come to q house. There's where
Miss Graves lives, and If you can find
her boy TO home he'll tell you more
bout outdoor things than anybody else
round here. Strange that youngsten
want to go tramping round that fashion,
muttered the speaker, as the company
walked on in the way he had indicated.
The plainest house, and yet everything
around bespoke the refinement and
taste of its occupants. Vines draped the
small windows, climbing over the moss
groWn-roof. A plot of ground devoted
to flowers bore witness, in its arrange
ment and blending of colors, to 3 true
artists hand. Eve are looking for q
guide to the waterfall" )" said the young
man, who had knocked at the door, re-
moving his hat in the presence Of one
whom at the first glahes he recognized
"My son has guided few parties
was her reply; 81 will call him.
A single bugle-note was answered
with shout, and directly the boy came
in view. 'eThoF0Rhbred1 was the COM
ment made by one, and never was this
term used more fittingly.
Forrest Graves services were engaged.
and the party, being already provided
with food for the day, set out at once.
the guide walking in advance with q
quick, elastic step, which was the envy
upon them. He was simply acting as
their guide, and spoke only when ad-
dressed, or when necessary to give some
direction. He led them to tie desired
point, where he withdrew to a short
distance, yet standing where he could
see the glancing of the water. -e
He looked up and around to note the
position Of the sun, and said, aIn about
ten minutesa rainbow viii span the faI -
They waited, expectant. GRaduaIlV.H
the arch grew to perfection before their
gaze, and then as gradually disappeared.
Anything to be seen up-streamf'
HNothing TO be compared with this.D
replied Forrest. HYou'H find L hard
climbing, but you'll need no one to show
wT1r II, Till L.,
keep guard over your haversacks."
They were not long returning
halffamished, as they protested, and
glad to find that tables and plates bad
been improvised for the occasion.
'4Cah be of any assistanceF asked
the guide. ago
you can assist in finally disposing
Of our provisions" was the hearty re-
sponse.
Thank you, have my own lunch :"
and again the boy went away by him
self Later, when full justice had been
done to their repast, and a fask Of
brandy had furnished each with slim
ulating draught, Forrest Graves was
called.
I "You must drink with us, if Won will
not eat with US, now said the owner Of
the Hask, and the most reckless of the
party.
NO, sir; thank you" was the boys
courteous response.
"But shall insist upon it."
You can do as you please, and I shall
do as please"
The young man sprang to his feet and
with bound stood beside the boy, too
much absorbed in his own purpose to
heed the quiyering lips and flashing eyes
Of another.
Nov you are bound to try my brandy.
| always rule." Fl
sYou cannot rule me-" These words
were scarcely uttered when the flask was
seized and hurled into the stream, where
the elinking Of glass betrayed its utter
destruction. Then q clear defiant tone
rang out: "I did it in self-defense, You
had no right to tempt me. My father
was once a rich and honorable man, but
he died q miserable dfunlaFd, and my
mother came here to live to keep me
away from liquor till I should be old j
enough to take care of myself have
promised her hundred times I Wouldn't
taste it, and I'd die before I'd break my
promise fa -- ~
"Brayely said. Forgive me, and let
= DAAaAO AaAAos NY @4OeAACA WOAA1 " A.
happy woman if I was as brave as you.
| wouldn't tempt you 20 dc -Vrong. I
shall never forget you, Forrest Graves,
nor the lesson you have taughtm
/ The most reckless was the most gener-
ous, and. seeing his error, apologized
frankly. s''
How many boys need.to be kept from
strong drink and, alas, how many men.
and womenl Who dares tempt themf
Let it not be you and I.