Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-11-07
CHAPTER X.

lie began at once TO indulge IN uhzzilnR
visions of what he would do when the
prize came to hand; how the "old man"
would be astonished and treat him with
Increased respect: how he would go to the
city and have a good time seeing the
lions, and from henceforth throw of the
CALLING yoke of dependence which his faith
er's parsimony had made 1t so hard TO
bear.
Whenever he was by himself, he used
to pull out the ticket and gaze at 1t with
the greatest satisfaction, as the key that
was to unlock the portals OF fortune, in
dependence and happiness
But at length the ong-expected letter
arrived. Joshua did not like to open 1t
In the postofice, lest 1t should attract the
attention of the postmaster. He there
fore withdrew to place where he was
not likely to be disturbed, and with trem-
bling fingers opened the letter. Some
thing dropped out
81 wonder II II il a eheck?" thought
Joshua, stopping over ana picking it up.
But no, il was an announcement Of the
drawing. Joshua's numbers-for each
lottery ticket contains three numbers
were o, Is, 90. But Of the thirteen lucky
numbers uThWu OUT Oh siAty-hNe, heieho'
of them was one.
Slowly 1t dawned upon Joshua that he
had drawn nothing. that his five dollars
had been absolutely thrown away. But
there was letter. Perhaps this would
explain IT, Joshua read as follows:
Dear Slr--We regret to say that we
are unable to send you a prize this time.
We hope, however, you will not be dis
couraged Some OF our patrons who have
been most fortunate have commenced by
being unlucky. Indeed, singuarly enough,
this Is general rule.
Hoping to hear from you again. and
to send you In return better news, we
subscribe ourselves, very respectfully,
"GRABB & Co"
The effect Of Joshua's Ill success was
to make him very respondent. He thought
of all he had intended to do, and now
his castles had crumbled and all In con-
sequence OF this letter. He had been so
sanguine Of success Now he must write
to Sam that his visit to New York was
indefinitely postponed-that is, unless he
could induce his father to provide MIN
with money enough to CO. The prospect
was not very encouraging, but he felt des-
attempt. Accordingly, just after supper,
he detained his father. just as he was
returning to the store, and said:
Father, / wish you'd let me 20 TO
New York on a visit"
What for?" asked Mr.. Drummond. ele-
vsting his brows.
Because I'm eighteen years old, and
rvs never been there yet"
'-rhen. Il you've gone eighteen years
without seeing the city, think you can
70 q while longer" said his father, I'M
der the impression that he had made a
witty remark. But Joshua did not APP
preciate the humor of II.
I've lived In Stapleton ever since
was born" grumbled Joshua, land have
got tired OF It. l want to see something
Of life"
DO you? Well. I'm sure I've no objec-
ton"
May / 20, then?"
YES but, of course, you will pay your
own expenses"
How can II" exclaimed Joshua, In an
gry disappointment. 81 have no money"
''Then you can save up your allowance
till you have enough"
Save up On twenty-five cents week
/ couldn't go till was an old man ~
IL know OF no other way" said Mr..
Drummond, with provoking Indifference
unless you earn the money In some way
"You treat me like little boy !" said
Joshua, angrily.
you are better of than am. l huve
to work for all get. You get your board
clothes and pocket money for nothing"
"Other boys go to New York when they
are much younger"
81 have told you you can go when you
like, but you mustn't expect me to supply
the money"
Mr.. Drummond put on his hat and
crossed the street to the store, leaving
Joshua In a very unhlial frame OF mind
CHAPTER XII.
Two days later two women entered Mr.
Drummond's store. One was Joshua't
customer and she wore the same shaw
which she had purchased of him. 1t nap
pened that Walter was out, but Mr.
Drummond and Nichols were both behinc
the counter.
"Have you got any more shawls like
thjs?' asked the first lady, whom we viii
call Mrs. Blake. Mrs. Spicer. who is I
neighbor Of mine, liked 1t so well she
wants to get another just like It,"
Ibid you buy this shawl of usT' ask
ed Mr.. Drummond.