The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-04

down on the likeness of the Old Bye in that way"
Landlord, where does this boy llve?" asked Mr..
Seymour.
He lives just beyond the store with his mother,
and is as good boy as I ever saw. His mother"
continued the landlord 's, suspect, in bad way,
for she was sick last spring and unable to work. and
did hear, sir that your agent had told her to pay
her rent or go out into the street"
"Ah indeed" replied Mr.. Seymour, "wel, wen
see about that AT any rate young Taylor will find
that this has been the best days work he ever did;
shall see him at once,' and 30 saying he walked
rapidly towards the village.
Mrs. Taylor's humble home was soon reached,
and in response 10 the knock, the widow herself
opened the door.
II wish to see Fred" said Mr. Seymour
Eyes, sir; will you walk in? I'll call him." Fred
soon arrived and Mr. Seymour said:
Has this boy of yours told you Of his adventure
today, madam"
"why, no. sir; has he been in any trouble?'
you haven't told your mother of your narrow
escape today, eh? How is that Fred2" said Mr.. Sey-
mour.
because, sir" replied Fred "shc has had good
bit of trouble today and thoughtit would frghten
her; but don't see how you knew it, SIR
"Mrs Taylor, your boy has done most brave and
noble act today. AT the risk Of his life he sprang
Off the Bench upon a rattlesnake, which was
coiled and about to strike my child. lie is boy to
be proud OF, madam, and while never thank
him enough am his friend for life, concluded Mr..
Seymour huskily for he was deeply moved.
The widows Gstonishment may lie imagined as
Fred related his adventure and tears OF thankful
ness and pride dimmed her eyes as he finished,
while MIR. Seymour said:
II believe am your landlord, Mrs. Taylor and
. hear you are in trouble about your rent Now
while cannot begin to repay your son for his
bravery, can ut least smooth your path little,
therefore beg you to accept this cottage as gift
from Mrs. Seymour and me. l will send you the
deed as soon rs | can have il drawn up, and Fred
you come to the hotel tomorrow morning; 1 shall
want 10 see you good evening, madam, and, with
a bow to Mrs. Taylor and a warm shake of Fred's
hand, Mir. Seymour left the house.
Fred and his mother spent most happy evening
together, though she could not help shuddering
when she thought OF the danger incurred by her
boy. But their troubles seemed nearly ut an end,
and visions of Mr.. Jones demanding the rent were
no longer terrible.
Fred went up TO the hotel next morning, and,
much against his will, was made hero of, for the
story had now gotten out, and every one We'd with
the other to do him honor.
MIR. Seymour was us good as his word; the deed
for the cottage was duly made out and given 10
Mrs. Taylor while Fred was taken in the mill to
learn the business
Here he soon distinguished himself by his in
dustry and attention to his duties, and rapidly
promoted until today he is assistant superintend-
ent, having always a firm friend in Mr. Seymour.
though deserving his advancement through his
own exertions.
Fred does not go in much for jewelry, but out Of
work hours wears a ring made like rattlesnake,
with scales and oil complete, given him by Mrs
Seymour on his 2lst birthday in commemoration of
his presence of mind and bravery.
Tom BOLTON.