Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-11-19

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couple OF miles from the college Basil
came upon Gilbert Hazen trudging sturdi-
y across the fields. lie was very pale,
and looked us if he was just recovering
from serious illness.
How are you, Hazen?" said Basil,
more heartily than he knew. Been
sick?n
Gilbert nodded his head.
They all be glad TO see you,'' said
Basil. There's been no end of fuss
about your staying away"
And am not going back TO stay
now," said Gilbert. 81 only want to see
the president few moments"
Not going back TO stay" repeated
Basil in CONSERVATION.
No." replied his companion, "my
father has lost all his money, and have
got to go to work.
"Jerichom exclaimed Basil. Then
you, who don't need it, have got to have
course of pinch, and l who do am only
cut down to half rations. Well, if that
isn't r-u double f, ruif!'
" y course of pinch is IL good name for
1t, said Gilbert, with II smile.
And where's your theology coming
out, old lellow?' inquired Basil with SO
much interest that his companion WAS sur
prised.
" Perhaps the Lord has thought best to
rebuke my conceit in supposing myself fit
to preach His word" said the young man,
gravely. AT any rate, until He shows
me u way l shall be obliged to walk in
another direction"
"Wel now, IIazen." said Basil eagerly,
"tell me one thing; Do you think it II
fair shake after you have tried so bard to
learn and do the square thing?"
"lt is very great disappointment,
Larned, and | haven't quite known how to
bear it," but honestly believe it is all
right said Gilbert trying to smile. "Out
of this light a1lliction will come the best
things; that is, if do my part"
"Well, you're brick anyway" re-
sponded Basil heartily, land I'd give u
small farm to settle down on such foun.
dation us yours. l've been in hot water
ever since | got back to college. My
grandfather gave me n sumner before |
started and l haven't felt quite like the
same fellow since. To be called within
the short space of half in hour prig, IN
ass, simpleton and ninny BANNER
don't tend to increase 4 young mans self
esteem. What do you think, Hazenp'
"Your grandfather must be plain
spoken old gentleman, | should think"
said Gilbert in q non. committal manner.
"Yes, and us good as gold," said Basil.
Give got to give him piece of my mind,
though, when get back, for he has work.
I'm cut down half, as told you before. |
tall f,,,, Il
ing money seems like Il homeopathic dose,
after getting used to twice us much"
"And yet, Larned, half of that sum
each week, with the money that my father
paid in advance last term, would put me
through mp college course, and do all the
rest beside"
You are crazy" exclaimed Basil.
"Oh, no." replied Gilbert, 81 have
done little else than reckon it up for the
past two weeks"
For the first time in his life Basil Larned
knew what it was 10 be honestly and over
whemingIy convicted of sin. He had.
spent .iitly dollars ,wn"k in ,nr1diG"l iiT
Ing-tor sundries, us he called these ab-
surd eXpenses-while a quarter of that
sum would suffice to give II deserving
Young man the advantages he So longed
for. Why had his father allowed him to
be 50 eXlravagant? he asked himself; and
then his lhougnt travelled over to his room,
where, in private drawer, reposed sew
eral Jewels in their beds of downy pink.
The seed planted by his grandfather had
certainly been SprouLng, Tor so far he had
not even been able to send the cameo set
10 the lady who had won the rowing
match.
There was silence between these young
men for several minutes, and Basil said,
in Il tone which showed how fast his heart
was beating: My grandfather said all
that needed to make L man OF me was Il
course of pinch. | shall probably never
have any 10 speak Of myself; and Hazen,
there's one thing sure, ii you care what
becomes of me you will let me share
yours"
"What do you mear?' inquired Gilbert,
flushing scarlet.
just this, old fellow. haven't had
any room mate yet, and if you really want
to turn out minister you shall have me
to preach to till you get Il larger audience.
I'm considerable more than half converted
now. For Heavens sake don't say no, il
you care what becomes Of Il fellow
"And you want to divide your spending
money with me?' asked Gilbert in trem-
bling tones.
Yes, sir - said Basil And you'll
nevor not when Won are settled over the
,,,;,l.n,,nst churrh in creation nr minister.
ing to the spiritual wants of the vilesl
heather, have such II chance of doing good
as ut the present writing. Shake hands
now and call it square, llazen."
The young man extended his hand, bnl
not word could he speak. lie knew that
all his companion had said was true, and
that no man would probably have better
field to commence upon. Surely the LORD
moments after Basil wrote the following