The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
HOWARD'S EDUCATION.
Written by Laura Leo Carter, n Club
Member.

Member.
well, Marion, don't see what we can
do. l met Mr.. Scott dcwn the street, and
he said Howard knew all ne could teach
lin, and he would have TO 60 OF to
school, and l cannot afford II this winter. "
Il know you can't, dear husband" said
Mrs. Page, "but there is an admirable
school a the next village. six miles from
here. Howard has studied hard all sum-
mer, and our only child should certainly
have a thorough education" "Oh, yes,
by all means" replied MT. Page, but 1
really don't see how / can afford 1t at
present; crops failed last summer, and
everything went wrong; 1t seems a hope
less case" "Oh, do not despair, James.
The Lord will provide" said Mrs. Page.
And so It proved, as you shall sec
Howard Page was the only child Of
honest parents, who had given him a lib
eral education as far as the country
school could afford; but he had advanced
so rapidly In his studies that he knew
as much as his tutor. Howard had set
his heart on going away to school and
completing his education, and, although
he had said nothing to his parents
about his wishes, they knew Well enough
his hearts desire.
one evening as Howard was taking a
walk along the railroad Ire happened to
see just around the bend come logs lying
dir ectly across the trestie. Howard knew
that the train was due in few minutes
and IL 1t was not stopped. would be
dashed to pieces In the dreadful precipice
below. While these thoughts were crowd
ing in his mind, he heard the PARKWAY
rumble OF the coming train. Quick as
thought. he took his red handkerchief.
u al h.
he could down the track and waved IT
TO and fro. The engineer saw the eignal
and slowly slackened his speed When
the logs had been removed the thoughts
OF all on the train turned TO the boy who
had so bravely warned them OF their
danger. But where was he? They look
ed far and near, for they wished TO re-
ward so brave a lad. There was one gen
tlen an who took an unusual interest in
our little hero. Though he had never
spoken TO him, he had heard a great deal
from the people about his being studious
and obliging. and he was anxious to
learn more about him and see what he
could do to help him forward In his STU
dies; so he Joined eagerly in the search.
They knew he had not gone home, for
one OF the men had seen him go In an
other direction, so the gentleman went
the way pointed out, where ne found
Howard lying on the grass apparently I'M
conscious.
He called loudly TO the others, who
were still searching. and they all came
running to see what was the matter.
They found he had tainted from excite
ment, and did all in their power TO arouse
him. After a few minutes, however, he
revived The men offered him money,
but he refused IL, saying he did not
wish TO be paid for doing his duty. They
finally left him as the train was nearly
ready TO start, but before going the
gentleman who had shown so much in
terest gave him his card and told him
10 cali the next evening. When left
alone Howard looked at the gentleman's
name. and what was his surprise on
reading Professor W. c. Hallon. princi-
pal OF Darwin Academy. This was the
very school he wished to attend. How
ards heart gave leap for Joy. "Oh,
II could only 60" thought ne. The
future pictured itself IN brilliant
eolors. But all his air-castles fell
when he remembered how hard times
were. Nevertheless. he still hoped his
wish would be gratifed. The next even
ing Howard, arrayed in his best clothes.
inquired at the hotel for Professor Hal
ion, and was shown to his room, which
was situated In the front part OF the
building
Professor Hallon was very much pleas
ed with the brightness of the lad who.
when asked II he loved books. replied
"Oh' yes cir, they are my chief delight.
especially books OF history
And. my boy" continued the Profess
sor, would you like to go TO school,
| hear the village schoolmaster Is not
far enough advanced 70 teach you any
more"
Yes sir I would. but father can't
anord It this winter. and ! am going to
study at home"
Well, Howard. think the boy who
was the means Of saving 20 many lives
snould Be rewarded, and - / am pr1n-