The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-07-20

above all things charitable. His heart
was so tender that IL sometimes hurt
him.
character like that OF John Will
lett collects friends and followers and
supporters as a poppy collecu bees.
Rich and poor, good and bad. all had
good word to say for him. He never
could see any use in having enemies.
when it was so much easier and pleas
anter GO have friends.
Willett was an Ideal family man.
His friends said it was too bad he had
only one child, since he passIonately
loved all children and was such
model father. Little Charlie Thomas
stirred his tenderness and prompted
him to arrange for his old friend, Billy
Jackson. the great specialist to see
the child. II Jackson undertook the
case, Thomas would be allowed to
think he was paying the physician for
his services, and any differences be-
tween his customary large'fee and the
amount Thomas could afford would
come out of Willett's pocket. Sam
Thomas could thus profit by willetts
assistance and still hold to his own
self-respect. He thought his wealthy
friend the finest in the world.
Willett's interests were diverse.
Without following any specialized line
of business, he had acquired shares in
"a score of enterprises. Thus he was
power in Sheffield. pretty valuable
and useful citizen, to be sure; any
city must be fortunate which pos
sesses a John Willett
1t was a foregone conclusion that
John Willett would use the utmost dis
cretlon in picking out a preparatory
school for Francis. He studied cata-
logues and wrote letters all summer.
and not until a fortnight before the
beginning of term time did he make
up his mind.
For this beautiful boy he required a
schooling among the sons Of an aris-
tocracy not alone of wealth, but OF
breeding. Francis must be surrounded
by influences that would continue the
shaping of his manhood as John him
self had endeavored to shape it at
home. Francis had always responded
eagerly to his fathers affection: John
Willett had reaped richly in the respect
and admiration that alone can repay
such a love as his.
Francis, old man." he said. on the
day before the boy would start for
school, you and father have been good
/ pals, haven't we?"
THE best ever" replied Francis with
enthusiasm.
Remember IT," went on John Will
lett. And remember that no matter
what a man does in the world, no mat.
ter what success he may achieve, 1t is
nothing compared with his pride in a
fine son. You are a fine son, my boy,
fine son. J could trust you anywhere
to Go the right thing, couldn't II"
"Yes Stree. you could dad'
"Well, then, boy, you are going
away where you will have n lot OF
chances to choose between right and
wrong. You won't have mother 8r me
any more to run to and ask: Shall |
do thic| or May I do thatT Some.
times you will sot feel like putting
your problems UP to your masters. You
will have to decide for yourself. DO
| you realize it?'
III try to, sir" The boy was quite
grave
Then perhaps It will help you tc
draw a little picture in your mind OF
/ mother and me, with you standing by
us asking our consent or advice. In
this little picture ask your question,
then try to imagine how we should an.
/ swer 1t. See what the expression OF
our faces tell you; decide just what the
most likely thing will be for us to say.
! Isn't that a good wayg
Bully. sir, great"
80 you see, you can say to yourself
whenever you have to decide what 10
do or what not TO do: My father has
set me a good example. My mother is
as good as gold.'"
I'LL always try to do like you. pop;
honest, I will"
'You Will grow up and be a bigger
man and better man than your IA
ther, dear little boy. expect It of
you. am going to be so proud of
J you"
Francis threw his arms suddenly
about his fathers neck. Sobblng a lit
tie, he hugged him close and patted the
bearded cheek. which, oddly enough. he
found a little moist
Thus John Willett did his duty by
his son. And when next day he stood
on the station platform and saw Fran
els white handkerchief hutter from the
rear door OF the diminishing train. he
turned to his wife and said:
"The makings of a fine. clean man.
dearest; thank God for him and pray
God to make him all you and I have
planned"
Mary Alice Brown. working happily
ten hours a day I'm her little armed
turret at Stacey's. missed the occasion.
al calls Of the Galshad Knight. He
was the incest boy, she thought The
saiesglrls liked him. too and good-na-
turedly chaned her about her gentle
man friend" When his jovlal round
face with fits thatch Of red hair bobbed
into sight down the crowded aisle ~
was delicious to greet him with
Hello Francis" and 20 have him re-
ply: Hello, Sadie; hello, Grace; hello.
Minnie. How's trader
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