Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-05
I.II'rI.I: HOSTOS.
CHAPTER II.
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As he sat thus. he began 10 think.
wondering what course TO take. lie
| could not endure another year under
his uncle's unhospitaoe roof. He had
heard OF boys who worked in New
York no oldeE than ne. and why
could he not do the same?
And IL go TO New York and
learn TO work, perhaps I may earn
enough In few years to educate
myself for a minister. az mother has
always Intended 1 should be-" thought
Little Boston. Pausing only fcw
moments TO think he was soon upon
his feet. He dashed away the tears
and started toward his uncle's home.
Suddenly he turned around and
started back and walked in the di-
rection OF the hut where he had
spent so many happy hours. He was
coming back 10 bid farewell TO all
the old familiar scenes. About dusk
that evening his aunt cav him APP
preaching the house. but took no
notice of him. OF this he was glad.
for he wished. If possible, to get
away from their house without being
noticed. He repaired to his own
room without encountcring any one
clothes for n hasty departure After
finishing this ne slid on his knees.
| said his favor!te prayer and laid
down to rest. intending to rise early
in the morning and slip away before
any member of the family was up.
ABOUT midnigh; Little boston was
suddenly awakened by some one
Little Boston quickly opened his
eyes and saw, 10 his amazement.
Uncle Robert. What could he want
Rising UP In bed. he quickly asked
what was wanted. BE not afraid"
was the brief answer. Going up to
the bedside o. his nephew. he began,
kindly: You are not happy here.
are you. Little Boston?'
II cant say that am he answered
frankly.
Il can't say that blame you,
either he answered kindly.
Little BOSTON. having made no an
swer TO this. he began again. You
are you not?" His sad face and list
less manner of late had convinced him
of the fact
Yes. sir: was thinking o: leaving
find am no logger wanted here he
said. speaking truthtully.
Going 10 New York;" echoed Uncle
Bob in anazc!ncnt.
Yes, sir: that is the only place
that | know OF THAI l could obtain
work"
what! Did you say you were going
TO work? j merely thought YOU were
going to live with some of your rela-
tives.''
"Yes, sir 1 have fully determined
to 20 to work in New York"
vor but III how %M, are you TO go to New
Il have 81 which mother left me
that I have never touched"
"Fiddles,icks." cried Uncle Bob.
New York"
But, sir thought as IT is only
few few hours to save train fare.
such walks very often"
Nevertheless ! shall try H."
tough walk" With this he drew
out tcn-dollar bill and handed II
to Little Boston. saying:
Take this; this and your seven
dollars will provide for you until you
can obtain situation. would op-
not for my wife and children. who.
! for some cause or other, have taken
an unaceountable aversion TO you" he
whispersd As for myself" he con,
If you ever need any help just let me
hear from you and I VIII be glad to
render all ! can" he said earnestly.
rho T nn1n , You very -, much; you are
aware that your wife and children
do not like me very much, but ! am
at n loss to conjecture what their
aversion is based upon" he answered
sadly.
Coed might. my hoy: may you have
good luck" said his uncle kindly
Goodnight" echoed Little Boston.
At this Uncle Bob softly left the
room.
Next chapter: Little Boston Strikes
Out.