The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1908-11-06
STRONG AND STEADY
BY n0RAT0 ALGER. JR
CHAPTER X.
BY n0RATI0 ALGER. JR.


most given it up, but the sight of it rais-
ed his spirits to the highest pitch. 1t
seemed to him the first step to a fortune.
He began at once to indulge In dazzling
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 60 to the
city and have good time seeing the
lions, and from henceforth throw off the
CALLING yoke Of dependence which his faith
er's parsimony had made it 30 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 long-expected letter
arrived. Joshua did not like to open 1t
In the postoffice, 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.
II wonder if it Is check?" thought
Joshua, stopping over ana picking it TIP.
But no, It was an announcement OF the
drawing. Joshua's numbefs-for each
lottery ticket contains three numbers.
were 8, Is, so. But Of the thirteen lucky
numbers drawn out Of sixty-fve, neither
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 a letter. Perhaps this would
explain 1t. Joshua read as follows:
"Dear Sir--We regret to say that we
are unable to send you 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, singularly enough,
this Is a general rule.
"Hoping to hear from you again. and
to send you In return better news, we
subscribe ourselves. very respectfully,
"GRABB & 90"
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 30
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 go. The prospect
was not very encouraging, but he felt des-
perate, and he determined to make the
attempt. Accordingly, just after supper,
he detained his father, just as he was
returning to the store, and said:
Father, I wish you'd let me 60 to
New York on a. visit"
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waiting his brows.
Because I'm eighteen years old, and
I've never been there yet"
Then. if you've gone eighteen years
without seeing the city, think you can
80 q while longer" said his father, un-
der the impression that he had made a
witty remark. But Joshua did not APP
preciate the humor of 1t.
1--WE lived in Stapleton ever since
was born" grumbled Joshua, land have
got tired Of 1t. want to see something
Of life"
do your Well. I'm sure I've no objec-
ton"
MAY l 60, then?"
Eyes; but, of course. you will pay your
own expenses"
i
cry disappointment. II have no money"
'Then you can save up your allowance
till you have enough"
Save up On twenty-five cents q week |!
! couldn't 60 till l was an old MANI
II know of no other way" said MIR.
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 l am. I 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"
II have told you you can 60 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 q very un6lial frame Of mind.
CHAPTER XII.
Two days later two women entered MIR.
Drummond's store. One was Joshua's
customer and she worc the same shawl
which she had purchased of him. 1t nap
pened that Walter was out, but Mr..
Drummond and Nichols were both behind
the counter.
'Have you got any more shawls like
this?" asked the first lady, whom we will
call Mrs. Blake. Mrs. Spicer, who is a
neighbor Of mine, liked it SO well she
wants to get another just like It,"
Ibid you buy this shawl of us?" ask
ed Mr.. Drummond.
Eyes, sir. bought 1t about fort
night ago, and paid five dollars for It,"
"Five dollars! There must be some
mistake. We never sell such shawl al
that for less than ten dollars"
II can't help it," said Mrs. Blake, posi-
lively. II bought it here, and paid Nv,
dollars for it."
"Why, those shawls cost me seven dol
lars and a half at wholesale. 1t is moi
likely I would sell them for five. Mr.
Nichols" said Mr.. Drummond, did yor
sell this lady the shawl she is wearing
for five dollars?"
"No, sir; have not sold a shawl Tx,
that for two months. l know the pric
we'll enough, and wouldn't sell 1t TO-
less than ten dollars
II didn't buy it of him. / bought 1t G
q boy" said Mrs. Blake.
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