The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-12-31
y BOY WHO WAS WANTED.


mdw Jack Discovered That Faithfel, Ion-
Ncst BOYS arc AiwAyx IN Desnnnsi
s.Well, I'VE found out one thing"
said JACK, as he came 70 his mother.
hot, tired and dusty.
sWhat is that?'' she asked.
THAT there are great many boys In
the world. .
Didn't You know that before9''
Partly; but didn't know there
were 30 many more than are wanted.
What makes you think SOP
because I've been round and round
till am worn out, trying to find q place
boys than places Doesn't that show
thatthere are too many boys?"
'.Not exactly" said his mother. with
smile. 1T depends entirely ON the
kind Of a bog. A good. boy is always
wanted somewhere"
well, II I'm good boy, wish |
knew where I'm wanted"
Patience, patience, my boy. In
such great world as this Is, with so
many places and so many boys, II is no
wonder some Of them do not find their
places at once. But be very sure, dear, Z
as she laid very caressing hand on his
arm. that every boy who wants q
chance to do fair, honest work will find
ii"
"That's the kind Of work want to
do said Jack. II 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 In thirteen years, good
stout hands, and civil tongue.
.And mind and heart set on doing
faithful duty" suggested his mother.
II hope so, said Jack. II remem-
Der father used to say: Just as soon as
you undertake TO work for anyone,
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 interest In every way are his due.
The earnest tone in which the boy
spoke seemed to give an assurance that
he would pay good heed to the words of
the father whose counsel could no
more reach him.
For two or three days longer. Jack
there were more boys than the world
wanted, at the end Of Which time he
met a business man. who, questioning
him closely, said:
"There are great many applica-
tions for the place, but the greater
number Of the boys come and stay q
short time, and then leave II they
think they can do little better. When
boy gets used to our routes and GUS
toners, we want him to stay. II you
will agree to stay at least three years,
we will agree to pay you three dollars
week as errand boy"
'srhat is just what wanted to do,
sir" said Jack. eagerly. So he was in
stalled, and proud enough he was at
bringing his wages home every Satur-
day night, and realizing that, small as
they were, the regular help was Of
great value to his mother
It is not to be wondered at that the
faithful carrying out his fathers adj
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 duties.
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
your situation?" asked Mr.. Lang.
mo. sir" said Jack
Perhaps you could do better" said
the other II want boy who Is quick
and intelligent, and who can be relied
On, and from what see Of you. think
you are that sort of boy. want you
to drive delivery wagon, and ! will
pay you five dollars week"
Jacks eyes opened wide.
1T is wonderfully good pay, sir. for
a.boy like me, I'm sure But prom
ised to keep on with Mr.. Hill for three
years. and the second year is only just
begun.
"Well, have you signed q regular
agreement with Mr.. Hill?"
mo, sir: told him would stay
"You have a mother to assist, ron
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 lhis straight frank gaze
into the gentleman's face.
"You see, sir. II broke my word
with him shouldn't be the kind Of boy
to be relied on that You want
II guess you are about right, /" said
Mr.. Lang, with laugh. Come and
see me when your time Is out; dare
say shall want you then"
Jack went home very much stirred
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