The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-11-28

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why Frank cannot do the same II is
inconvenient, of course, for boy to be
compelled to earn money to pay for
his education, but it doesn't hurt him
In the least, and IL he's got the right
mettle in him he'll feel proud of his ac-
complishments."
"I'm not uneasy about the debt, Mr..
Borgess." Mr.. Golf replied, "and I'm
not afraid of Frank not paying it when
it is due. He's boy who will make
his way in the world without any
trouble, and 1 intend that he shall
have all the advantages l can give
him"
The money received, preparations
were Immediately made for Franks
departure, Nellie lending every as
sistance in her power. She thought
it perfectly right that he should go to
| college, and never once did she ques-
ton the justice of the treatment her
parents gave her. She had longings
for a college education, it is true, and
if the father and mother had been less
intent on advancing the son they might
at times have noticed the anxious
yearning look that came to the eyes of
the daughter. She probably never
dreamed that she had a right to ex-
pect an education, but that did not pre-
vent her desiring it, nor did it prevent
her, in her humble way, bending every
effort to acquire it.
While Frank was at school having
all the aid that teachers could lend
him, Nellie was at home devoting such
odd hours as she could spare from
household duties to poring over such
books as she could get fighting her
own way through mathematical, gram
matical and other difficulties. No one
thought of assisting her, and she never
thought of asking for assistance.
Nellie was kept out of school alto
gether after Frank went away, for be-
fore the beginning of the next term of
the public school Mrs. Golf became so
afflicted with rheumatism that she
was able to do very little work, and as
Mr. Golf did not feel able to hire help
with the debt on his home, Nellie was
forced to perform the greater part of
the household duties, and consequent
ly had no time for school. She was
not conscious, however, that she was
making any sacrifice, and no matter
how onerous her burdens, she had no
word of complaint.
In time Frank completed his course
at college and went into a law Office to
| read law. His parents tried to dissuade
him from that step for time, impress
ing upon him the necessity of doing
something to earn money to release
the mortgage. They wished him to
| teach, or take some other occupation
until their home was free, then, if he
desired, take up the study of law. But
he refused to listen to them, caring
only for himself, and intent only on
gratifying his own tastes.
Three years went by and the mort
sage became due, and there was no
money to meet it. Frank had not
earned a dollar beyond what he had
spent for his own purposes, ano Mr.
Golf had found it difficult to meet fam
ily expenses since Mrs. Golf was un.
able to assist him. Boggess had called
for his money and expected prompt
payment. Mr. and Mrs. Golf were sor-
rowful, as well they might be, for the
thought of losing their little home was
sad indeed.
Surely Mr.. Boggess will give us a
little more time, Hiram," Mrs. Golf
said, "if you could only see him and
tell him that Frank will pay him as
soon ay he can earn the money"
Il haze seen him and / told him all
that" Mr.. Golf replied, "but it did no
good. lie said that if Frank was MAX
ing any effort to pay off the debt he'd
| Sc, I, cn
IN it. I've thought the matter over,
wife, and I'm afraid we made a mis-
take. I'm fearful Frank is going to be
IL disappointment to us. He has not
turned out as we expected he would. "
mo, he has not, Hiram, it is true.
When the board offered him the school
here he shoul& have taken it. 1t would
have delayed him only nine months in
his studies. and then the mortgage
would have beep paid, and besides he
would have had some money extra"
Nellie, unnoticed in her corner, was
an interested listener to this converse
tion. Her parenys gave her little OF
their condolences, and never before haC
she received an intimation of the peril
of the dear old hon.e. She was shocked
by the knowledge she had gained o
the situation, and she wished with he,
whole heart that she had the power t.
avert the terrible result that would in
evitably follow a failure to pay off tn,
debt.
: IF could only do something to hell
save the home" she thought "If
could only earn money to help pay th'
debt! But how can II"
Then thought flashed into he
mind, as if in answer to her earnes
prayer, and thrill OF Joy born of hop
electrified her being Going to he,
father she spoke unhesitatingly an,
confidently, saying:
"Pa, is the place offered Frank by tn
school board still vacant?"
yes" replied the father, looking u,
in surprise. But what of it?"
81 am going to see if they won't Civ
it to me-" Nellie answered, quietly
"To you?" father and mother ex
claimed in chorus. "Child, are yo
crazy?" Mr. Goff continued. "Yo
have never so much as finished com
mon school education, and you canno
expect to pass an examination,
Il can try, pa, and if fail shall nc
be any the worse for it."
F Nellie was thoroughly in earnest an