West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-10


intendent who had been talking mt the
hotel was answer enough. Mr.. Ralston
went up to him.
well, your boy wonT" he asked.
THANK God, yes! 1t meant every
thing to that boy, to his mother, to
those Children he said, fervently.
whats he going to do-take the
scholarship or the cash r. inquired Mr..
Ralston.
ooh, he can't go to school; he'll take
the three hundred and be glad to
getit"
Come here a minute; want to talk
to you" said Mr.. Ralston in n low
voice. They stepped out on the portico
OF the building.
"All right, sirT' asked the superin-
tendent.
us that scholarship his to do as he
pleases within
THAT is correct: yes, sir"
'I'll give you $500 for It,"
The man gasped and stared at him
MS though he did not comprehend.
II mean It; I'm not joking. If your
boy can sell that scholarship / will
give you $500 cash for It."
you've sure bought it, said the
man. Come on up to the office OF the
fair management and We'll trade right
now" He did not even walt for his
hat
On arrival there the management
confirmed the fact that the scholarship
was the property OF Henry and could
be sold or used as he pleased. The
county superintendent showed n boy
ish scrawl OF note authorizing him
TO act for Henry.
He couldn't spare the time to come
up here" he said.
Mr.. Ralston laid down FIVE 500 bills,
took the transfer of ownership and
the scholarship certificate and re.
ceipt.
Butt don't understand why you
are doing this, and for whom Is it2"
queried the superintendent
For answer Mr.. Ralston tossed over
to him the record he had borrowed
from Joe Weston. The man glanced
ut IL, and the color left his face n mo-
ment.
"Why-why-er-h is really entitled
TO the prizeT" he whispered apprehen-
, sively.
'He would have been-if he had en-
tered" corrected Mr.. Ralston.
"But-why didn't he enter. Too later
said the man.
'No-too big" said Mr.. Ralston.
II don't just understand puzzled
the superintendent.
I'VE heard you talking down mt the
hotel today at dinner" said Mr.. Raj
ston. I'VE were at the table behind
you. And Joe was just too big and too
line to take IL away from a chap that
has had less OF a chance than he has"
And who are your" asked the won
dering schoolteacher, with great re-
spect in his voice and manner.
I'm Just a rich Yankee as you
folks down here call us, that likes to do
bit Of good once in a while with some
OF his money" smiled Mr.. Ralston, as
he left the Office.
He found Joe and Tom looking mt the
Corn club entries.
Where you been2' inquired Mr..
Weston. I'VE got lost from you"
"Oh, I've been rambling around
some on my own hook" he answered.
smilingly.
well, i beat 'em out again on the
best twelve ears-got $40 as prize
for that, anyway said Joe jubilantly.
as he pointed to the blue ribbon on his
corn and card placed thereon with
his name as winner.
Want TO sell IL? I'll give you SO an
ear for it." querled an enterprising
scotsman, busting up.
You certainly have bought twelve
ears OF corn" said Joe. where's the
money!
"Here' said the man, counting IL
out. Joe wrote a receipt and an order
Tor the twelve ears TO be delivered TO
him.
"a hundred and one dollars for
twelve ears Of corn is a sort Of a rec
ord breaker itselfr said Joe. County
prize, SO; state prize, $40 and SO an
ear for the corn"
you bet it's "A record" said Tom
Ralston.
Come on, les go to this eating place
an get supper before the crowd rushes
IN. I'm used TO eatin' early" said Mr..
Weston.
When the party were seated and the
waitrsss had gone for their order Mr..
Ralston looked at Joe intently.
Got any regrets about losing that
scholarship, JoeT7 he inquired.
Not n one, sir: I'd do Il again in
minute II / had the CHANGER answered
Joe sturdily. Just think how much II
means 20 those folks. 10 that boyl Wen.
they've got their chance now-Iike I
had
You've still got yours" said the
manufacturer. II think, Joe. the work
you are doing r. a good influence in the
county and In the state. 10 has been
help 20 me, and Il ~ making a fine
chap out Of Tom"
"Oh, yes; I'm going ahead, but It's
going to put or my trip a couple OF
years. III have % wait that long 20
learn some Of the fine points Of farm
ing-thats all"
NO, Il f. not going to put II on one
day, Joe--nOt one day. Here's your
scholarship, take Il as a slight token
Of tho appreciation OF one who would
do more for you gladly n there was
any way 20 DO SCI" Mr.. Ralston hand
ed over the certificate.
"HOoray ter goodness Is St really
sol" inquired Bfr Weston rising out Of
his seat
1T sure r., pa; and thank you, Dir.
Balst0n, from the bottom OF my heart
VIII the poor boy get the money ali
rightT
''Jbe full price. Joe-$50O. ] ola not
want you 90 think you had taken 8d-
VANTAGE If him Tor n r.orov rro ey,f