The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-09-21
MORE BOYS THAN PLACES.

NUKE BOYS HAN PEACES.
But Every One Who Wants Chance to
| DoFair, Honest Work VIII 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 a great many boys
in the world.
Didn't you know that before?"
Partly. but l didn't know there
were so many more than are wanted. I"
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 1 go there are
more boys than places. Doesn't
that show that there are too many
boys?'
Not exactly said his mother, with
a smile. 1T depends entirely on the
kind of boy. A good boy is always
wanted somewhere"
well if I'm good boy 1 wish 1
knew where I'm wanted."
Patience, patience, my boy. In
such great world as this is, with so
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
itn
That's the kind of work l want to
do" said Jack. don't want any body's
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 a 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"
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
a short time and then leave if they
think they can do little better When
boy gets used to our routes and our
customers we want him to stay. If
you agree to remain for at least three
years we wi pay you three dollars a
week as errand boy
That is just what 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 to
his mother.
1t is not to be wondered at that the
faithful carrying out of his father ad-
monition after awhile attracted the at
tention. not only OF his employers, but
of others with whom he was brought
into contact, in the pursuit of his du-
ties.
One day he was asked into the Office
of Mr.. Lang, gentleman to whom he
frequently carried parcels of value,
Have you ever thought of changing
yonr situation?" asked Mr.. Lang.
mo sir" said Jack.
perhaps you could do BETTER" said
the other. Il want to get boy who
is quick and intelligent and can be re-
lied on, and from what see of you
think you are that sort of a boy. ! want
you to drive a delivery wagon, and l
will pay you five dollars week."
Jack opened his eyes wide.
"It's wonderful good pay, sir, for a
boy like me, I'm sure. But 1 promised
to keep on with Mr.. Hill for three
years, and the second year is only just
begun"
''Well, have you signed regular
agreement with Mr.. Hip"
''No, sir; 1 told him I'd stay"
'You have a mother to assist, you
told me- Couldn't you tell Mr. Hill
that you feel obliged to do better when
you have chance?"
II don't believe could" said Jack,
looking with his straight, frank gaze
into the gentleman's face. You see,
sir, if 1 broke my word to him,
shouldn't be the kind of boy to be re-
lied on that you wanted.
II guess you are about right, said
Mr.. Lang, with laugh. Come and |
see me when your time is out; L dare
say l shall want you then. "
Jack went home very much stirred |