The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-09-11
A GREAT MANY eoys.


But Every Ono who Wants Chance to
Do Fair, Honest Work Will Find 1t.
well. I've found out one thing"
said Jack, as he came in to his mother,
hot, tired and dusty.
what is that" she asked.
THAT there are great many boys
In the world"
Didn't you know that before7"
partly, but l didn't know there
were so many more than are wanted"
What makes you think SOP"
Because I've been round and round
till I'm worn out trying to find a place
to work. Wherever 60 there are
more boys than places. Doesn't
that show that there are too many
boys?'
mot exactly" said his mother. with
smile. ut depends entirely on the
kind Of boy. A good boy is always
wanted somewhere" ,o
''Well, If I'm good boy wish /
knew where I'm wanted"
Patience, patience, my boy. In
such q great world as this is, with 30
many places and SO many boys. it is no
wonder that some OF them do not find
their places at once. But be very sure,
DEAR" as she laid caressing hand on
his arm, 'that every boy who wants a
chance to do fair, honest work will find
it."
That's the kind OF work l want to
do" said Jack. ! don't want any bodys
money for nothing. Let me see what
have | got to offer' All the schooling
and all the wits I've been able to get
up to thirteen years, good stout hands
and feet, and civil tongue"
"And mind and heart set on doing
faithful duty" suggested his mother.
Il hope So" said Jack. Il remem-
Der father used to say Just as soon as
you undertake to work for any one you
must bear in mind that you have sold
yourself to him for the given time.
Your time, your strength. your energy
are his, and your best efforts to seek
his interests in every way are his
DUE" .f,.N
The earnest tone in which the boy
spoke seemed to give assurance that he
would pay good heed to the words Of
the father whose counsels could no
more reach him.
For two or three days longer Jack
had reason to hold to his opinion that
there were more boys than the world
wanted, at the end Of which time he
met with a business man who, after
questioning him closely, said:
There are great many applica-
tions for the place. but greater num-
Der OF the boys come and stay for
short time and then leave II they
think they can do a little better. Whom
q boy gets used to our routes and our
customers we want him to stay. II
you agree to remain for at least three
years we wi ! pay you three dollars q
week as errand boy"
THAT is just what l want to do sir,
said Jack, eagerly. So he was installed.
and proud enough he was at bringing
his wages home every Saturday night,
and realizing that. small as they were,
the regular help was Of great value tc
his mother.
1t is not to be wondered at that the
faithful carrying out of his fathers ad
monition after awhile attracted the at
tention, not only OF his employers. bu
OF others with whom he was brough
into contact in the pursuit OF his du
ties
| One day he was asked into the ofiic'
of Mr. Lang, a gentleman to whom b
frequently carried parcels of value.
Have you ever thought of changing
your situationP" asked Mr.. Lang.
mo SIR" said Jack.
Perhaps you could do better" sal
the other. II want to get boy wit
is quick and intelligent and can be re
lied on, and from what see of you
think you are that sort Of boy. ! wan
you to drive delivery wagon. and
will pay you five dollars week."
Jack opened his eyes wide
ats wonderful good pay, sir. for
: boy like me, I'm sure. But I promise
to keep on with Mr.. Hill for thre
years. and the second year is only ju!
begun"
..Well. have you signed reguls
agreement with Mr.. Hip"
mo. sir; l told him I'd stay"
> .'You have a mother to assist 20
told me. Couldn't you tell MIR. Hi
that you feel obliged to do better whe
you have a chance?'
. II don't believe could" said Jacl
: looking with his straight frank ga
into the gentleman's face You %
. sir. II l broke my word TO him,
y shouldn't be the kind Of boy to Be r
! lied on that you wanted"
:. Il guess you are about right" "a
Mr.. Lang, with laugh. Come Al
see me when your time is out; do
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