The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-09-06
we'll, would it noty" said the squire soorn-

1T would BE right" said John firmly.
"You are an impudent young rascal"
Mother, said John quietly, there is
no use listening further. | shall not
apologize, and am ready to take the con-
sequences. Don't be alarmed I'll take
care Of you"
"You must leave this house to-mOr-
row" roared Squire Ronalds in very
undignified rage, stamping his gold head
ed cane upon the ground.
every well, " said John. "Good day,
sir and closed the door, leaving the
squire under vague impression that he
had got the worst of the encounter.
What shall we do, John?n said Mrs.
Walton disnally.
"pn tell you, mother" said John.
"There is nothing for me to do here,
Wen go to Brandon, where there are
wooden mills Then can get chance
to work, and I'll rise, never fear. It is
best for us to 60
The next day Mr. Ronalds' tenement
was empty, and no one knew where the
family had gone. Oscar exulted in what
he regarded as his triumph.
Twenty years passed. To the bare
footed boy they brought wonderful
changes At "a he found himself super
intendent of the mill where he had en-
tered as a poor operative, earning a sala-
ry of $1,000 a year, He had built a
handsome house. over which his mother
presided with matronly dignity. His
sister Lizzie was the wife Of young
physician in successful practice in the
same town.
One winter evening they were all
seated in luxuriously furnished room,
before a glowing fire. His sister had
come to spend the afternoon, but was
prevented by the violent storm from re-
turning to her own home
what storm it is!' she exclaimed,
shuddering. Il pity those who are out
i'm it.
yes said her brother, lit is the most
violent storm of the year. The snow
must be two feet deep at least But we
need not feel troubled. 1t is summer in
doors
"Who would have thought, John, we
should come to live in such comfort2"
said his mother "Twenty years ago we
were poorly off. "
81 well remember it, 1t was lucky
thing we came to Brandon"
80 it has turned ont But 1 was
alarmed when you quarreled with young
Oscar Ronalds.'
II have forgiven him. The harm he
intended has only done us good"
Have You heard anything of him
lately?
mot lately His father died ten years
since, and 1 am told Oscar is very ex-
travagant, that is ALL"
The storm increased in violence, shak-
ing the house, firm and strong as it was.
All at once the door bell rang sharply.
"rll go myself said John. "The
servant may not he able to close the door
again"
He opened the front door, and sharp
cutting wind entered with furry of
snow
"will you give me shelter?' said a
faint voice.
1t was man who spoke. still young.
He stepped in quite exhausted. John
Walton closed the door.
"You have had hard struggle with
the storm, have you not?' he said
Il have indeed. / am chilled to the
bone"
Come in to the fire, and John threw
open the door of the sitting room.
He perceived that the stranger had
no overcoat and appeared thoroughly
chilled. Warm drinks were ordered and
in half an hour ne was more comfort
able He looked thin and haggard, ant
his face bore the impress of dissipation.
He had more than once looked earnest
ly at John Walton. Finally he sale
abruptly:
"Will you tell me your name? You
face looks familiar"
my name is John Walton"
WHAT" said the other with start
"Did you live when boy in the town o
M
Yes, but don't remember you"
II am Oscar Ronalds," said the othe
in low voice.
"Is it possibleT exclaimed the three
and they involuntarily glanced at the il
clad stranger
Il see what you are thinking Of.
don't look much like the boy you use
to know. have been wild and extray
agant, and lost or squandered all m
property. have gone down hill-yO
have gone up"
Il am sorry for your misfortune" sal
John. IF / can be of service to you
will"
Il came here hoping to get the post Z
clerk which l understood was vacant
If had known you were here l woul
not have come
"And why?"
Because you cannot have forgotte
my i'll treatment Of YOU
1T is not forgotten but quite fol
given, said John Walton kindly. "UI
consciously you did me a service. III
clerkship you seek is mine to bestOv
You shall have it, and will guarantt
your good conduct. The salary will /
small, only $500.
1T will be fortune to me who al
penniless, God bless you, John Waltol
for your generosity. You shall not fn
your confidence i'll bestowed"
have no more TO tell, except then An
, there began a new and better life Il
Oscar, who was after while promotes
and now has amodest and cheerful hon
of his own with a good wife to add
his happiness. And this WAS John Wa
toms revenge, anoble aud Christian +
venge. the only one worth taking for q
: injury. Horatio Alger, Jr., in Yank
, Blade.
) Hard on the Opal.
r Miss Keene (who has just read tn
Il the beauty Of the opal is due to minu
assures in the stone)-Mr. De Sopp, WI
d is an opal like the dude who presents
Z to an actress?
De Sopp Weally, now, | don't kno'
I, you know Why?
l. Miss Keene Because both are intere'
iug o, aeeot,vt ~ hainpr "A little CraeEe