Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15


"lle has left out the figure VI"
And it is that which makes it correct
When you go home, examine the watches
there, and you will find very nearly all, IL
not all, have no figure VI upon them-that
space being covered by the second hand while
all Of them that employ the Roman characters
use 'lllp instead of W. ! suppose there are
more than million people in this country
carrying watches today, and If you should
put the question to them they would answer
just as the most of you have-which goes to
show that we may look at something thou
sands OF times, and yet never see it, or rather
we that which has no existence. How
ever, Jarvis Brinton has won the prize, and
he shall have it,
The squire put of his hands down into
the capacous side-pocket of his overcoat, in
which he seemed to carry most of his luggage,
but, moment later he drew it forth empty,
and inserted it in the other pocket. Then,
with an expression of surprise, he hurriedly
searched his trousers pocket, and, in fact, all
the receptacles of his clothing.
When that was finished without result, he
haste and excitement that before. Then he
picked up his mittens from his cap and glanc-
ed under them, then about the floor of the
room and down toward the door.
Boys, said he Strengthening up with
sigh and only a shadow of smile, have
lost my pocketbook since left home. 1t con
tains ten fiye-dollar gold pieces-all new, and
OF this years coinage. Whoever will find the
pocketbook and return it TO me shall have
two OF those pieces | started from home
with them on purpose for this test that you've
had. However, you have nothing to do with
that Master Jarvis want you to walk over
to my house after school, and you shall have
the reward you've earned. bid you all good
| afternoon
The salute of the old gentleman was re-
turned as he passed out of the room and closed
the door behind him
am afraid it would hardly be strict truth
to say that the school felt much sympathy
with the squire in his loss They liked and
respected him, but he was known to be
wealthy, and the hope of earning the liberal
reward he had promised doubtless did great
deal to smother such feelings otherwise
would have come to the pupils
1t should be said, too that among all the
pupils there was not one who envied Jarvis
Brnon. He was one of the most manly
fellows in the neighborhood- courteous and
kind to his playmates that he was universally
liked. He was the best scholar, and never re-
| fused to lend helping hand when his class
mates wanted it; he was athletic, active and
an adept at all sorts of games and he had
little chubby-faced sister Dollie that was pet
with everybody.
She had bright eyes, red cheeks and was
such dump piece of sweetness that she
generally went by the name of Little Brown
jug.
She came to school in summer, and though
she did little but amuse the children, she was
SO cute and lovely in her ways that the teach
er was always glad to have her present.
The father of Jarvis and Dollie died cou-
pie of years before, and it was known that
the mother was in very straitened circum-
stances. She had but the two children, and,
though Jarvis was great help, and went
to school only, in winter, yet their clothing
was scanty and their food plain and limited.
Jarvis saw the need of the help of his strong
hand, and, though he loved school, he went
with some reluctance, knowing as he did how
pinching was the poverty at home. But no
opening presented itself, and he came to
mind to keep a bright outlook for the first
opportunity to earn little money by labor.
These explanations will make it clear that
the prize offered by Squire Hawkins could
not have fallen more worthiy, and the reader
will understand with what light heart Jarvis
fastened home and told his mother the good
news.
"It couldn't have come in better time,"
said she, kissing the pink cheek of her boy,
who was half head taller than she.
"How's that?' he asked in return, he
seated himself.
let us have another bit of provisions until we
make payment on account"
"The stingy old curmudgeoni' exclaimed
Jarvis 81 would like to"
''Hush!" interrupted. the mother; you can
to contribute to our support"
GLOW much is the bill?'
at amounts to nearly eighteen dollars"
"Well I'll give him the five dollars on ac-
count, and thatll keep the mill running for
a fortnight or so, and / think by that time
I'll have something to do"
Jarvis uttered the last words in such
low voice that his mother did not catch
, them.
, Then, having attended to the few chores
necessary, he bade her and Dollie goodby, and