The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-09-06

is gobble, gobble:" Agnes smiled happy
smile, aud the next time responded, "lle ha'
the same tune" Now it wa, Edwards turf
to laugh,
When they came to Il staud,al glowing Will
youth, freshness and enjoyment Edward hac
an opportunity Of viewing his friends more
closely William was transformed into no
ble.looking fellow by his full dress, and would
command attention in any company, while
the lady at his side was perfect little silly Of
the valley"
How do you like our country friends, Miss
julia" whispered Edward to his companion
Don't try to deceive me, now; they are not
from the country"
But they are, though, and friends of mine
will present you by and by, you like"
"Ycs, ever so much; l AIN quite pleased with
their appearance"
And again the music started up, and away
they went When Edward again met Agnes
he whispered; "Put me down for the next
dance" Agnes inclined her head and passed
on. Again, "Will you?" Yes" was the re.
Spouse. And when this dance was ended Ed
ward fastened to shake hands with his friends
in real old English style.
As he was going towards them he said in a
low voice to Miss Thorn, Baggage that minis.
ters son, Clendcnning, IN a Irritation, and |
will be your debtor tor ever
Miss Julia comprehended and when the
presentations were all gone through with, she
set her cap" as it were, for young Clcndcn-
ming Miss Julia was clever and accomplish,
cd and soon had her companion fully engaged
In discussion, first on agriculture, then bot
any, then geology, and lastly music, until the
little fairy almost imagined herself in love
with the young farmer, for he was not lgno-
rant upon any Of these subjects.
Meantime Edward improved his time to
good advantage. After some compliments to
William and illusions to the lutc tornado, and
having his interest elected toward Williams
by learning that she was the min
istcrs daughter and was with the family dur
iag the terrible blow, he then devoted himself
to Agnes for a brief half hour.
"You cannot think how surprised was to
see you all. How came you herc?"
ave have friends in the vicinity whom we
were visiting, and hearing of the object of the
ball. came to contribute our mite towards the
relief of the poor fellow who lost his hands"
"Ycs, and Is it not delightful way of be-
slowing charity"
1T certainly is, and harmless, although this
is my first public ball"
Indeed Well, you seem very much at
home. But think you would be at home al
most anywhere, either in field or drawing
room"
"Indced, am much more at home in the
field, or in the woods, or on the back Of my
favoritc flly; but who is Miss Thorn; am
quite interested IN herr"
"Oh, she is Jack Fytc's cousin, aud nice
little lady; that is all know of her | was
myself introduced to her just moment be
tore you came in. But glanclng IN that di
rcction, "she seems to have taken fancy to
the minister's son"
"Shc might look further and find worse
company. James Is fine young man and
has a good mind If he only had the requisite
but, poor boy, he has to depend
wholly upon himself
II think he will make his way; he Is cncr
gcllc and amiablc"
"lIc is amiablc, but not as energetic as |
all hn ipl -, l,pt
prising-a little inclined to leave well enough
alone"
"a good motto sometimes to observe. be-
lcve / should be almost contented if ! were
poor and had to earn my bread by my daily
work, and have so pleasant home with your
family"
"Oh, yes; but he is capable of something
higher than the station of Il common day la.
borer. lie might make u scholar and fill some
OF the many professions
"But they are pretty well filled already"
True enough, yet there is always room
enough at the top of the ladder"
Fact, and there is where want to get if
possible
"Will II, and you Will get there
"Do you think we are the architects Of our
own fortunes"
TO great extent, certainly; We must be
possessed of the natural abilities, then We can
make the opportunities generally, if we are
blessed with good health"
II think you are very nearly or quite right.
Now what would be your advice TO such a
young man AS Clendening?'
Il would say to such as he, teach school rs
assistant in an academy. which he is almost
competent to do, Meantime prosecute his
studies and fit himself for principal or for
some other profession. | think there is a wide
field for such young men in our own state
without seeking the great West or the per
haps, more inviting South. Northern teach