The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28

ing. And the rest my brothers, were
all by this time in the little bedroom
all saving Robert, who was my
youngest brother, and of little account
amongst us. For his mother had spoil
ed him. making believe that he was 50
delicate, and must not be stirred to
rough work. when all the time he was
hut lazy and pctted with being made
much of. as the youngest of Il house,
hold often is.
Where is Robert" said my father,
hen we were all settled in the room
down the house.
Il ken not that said my mother,
"bu, | viii go and seel; him. lie will be
busy with his learning i'm some corner,
doubtless"
Then, after she was gone out, the
minister asked which amongst us most
desired to go to Holland. and he col
legged there With the young men who
are about To set sail. Most Of my broth
crS hung down their heads, being Just
come IN from their work and HAVING
heard n'rhin" ut the matter. Besides,
some IF them had laSsicS who wee"
fond Ot them in the COUNTRYSIDE. aal
Ihat made Il great difference IN their
ris",utss t. adventure forth Of the
realm.
l!ut I spoke up and said: MIR. Welsh.
ii any ought to go forth 10 see strang"
lanG.S and gather lear. ii is surely !. If
my father give his consent, ! am ready
to set sail with William Gordon and
the rest. And | will strive every day
To do your bidding, that | may prove
no l!is,ied to You either in the low
countries or on my return. My father
knows that | do not lie. And this |
promise fathfully.'
Mr.. Welsh turned his head toward
me rs spoke. lie had beautiful white
hair, and a broad collar of fair linen
came down over his coat.
Young man." he said, "ye speak
something rarnally, hut fairly. What
yr say is of Il good sound So far as it
gOcs. Eut whether yc have indeed the
root of the matter IN ye-that | know
rot"
That" | replied Il know not either
I,ut at an events, have the will and
desire for better things in me, And
this, as | see it, is :s much as at my
axe one may oypect. 4 will cen go
To Holland To- learn more"
Iui my, futhnr shn,I. his hand
"Yr are better fodJrrin~ thm horse
Patrick" hr said. - renr All that We
would learn of divinity at Groninren
would not choke a wrck-uIl chicken,
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