Year: 1866

neer. 1--WE have been saved from q terrible
fate!"


With remorseful eagerness he now de-
voted himself to the task of restoring the
fainting boy, and when he had opened his
eyes, asked his pardon for the rude unkind
ness.


''Is the train safc," asked Henry eager


ENTIRELY so--thanks to your noble con-
duct. my little hero"


Henry found himself in the center Of a
group Of passengers, who were profoundly
shocked at the danger from which they had
lust escaped.


a fine looking man, calling them aside,
''you perceive how narrow has been our
escape; and you must be aware it is solely
owing to the courage Of this noble little fel-
low. He has displayed degree Of nerve
which doubt whether any one Of us is ca
pablc Of. I believe shall only meet the
wishes of many present when suggest
that nothing could be more fitting than a
pecuniary testimonial Of our gratitude"


So saying, he took off his hat and drop
ped a ten dollar gold piece into it. His ex-
ample was speedily and eagerly followed.
It chanced that the train was very long
one and contained an unusual number Of
passengers. TO this fact may be attribu-
ted the large amount of the contribution
which was taken up.


"Gentlemen," said the first spokesman; !;
after counting the money, "you will be
gratifed to learn that have in my hand
three hundred dollars, the result Of our uni.
ted contributions, which, in your name,
have the pleasure of presenting it to our
young friend for his courageous conduct"


So saying. he placed the money in his
own purse, which he empted for that pur-
pose, and amid the cheers of the crcwd pre-
sented it to Henry.


What! is it mine," asked our hero, be-
wildered with the excessive joy.


ut is all y0nrs. We have no doubt that
boy who has done himself so much credit
as you have this morning, will dispose Of it
in a suitable Manner


"I'll give it to my mother" said Henry,
his eyes sparkling with joy. 'I'm so glad
she needs it so much"


Preparations were now made to reverse
the cars and go back to the last statiOn.--
The gentleman who had been the means
of bcnefitting Henry so essentially did not
go back with the train.


''If you are willing" said he. addressing
our hero, II will go back with you to your
mother. i begin to feel strong interest
in you, and may have it i'll my power to be
of service to you.''


On the way he asked various questions
to all of which Henry answered frankly.


"There is my mothers house, he said
- ..S,j.a
this money. for she has not been able to
pay her rent for the last quarter, and now
she can do it without any trouble


"You must introduce me to your moth
or. TO do this you must know my name
which is Gordon


Mrs. Hall heard the story of her sons
bravery with mingled pride and terror
But her check blanched when she thought
of the danger he had incurred.


madam" said Mr.. Gordon, at last, II
am merchant doing business in the city
| want lad for my counting room.
have taken fancy for your son, and if you
will intrust him to me, l will try to advance
his interests as far as may be in my pow
.r."


Mrs. Hall hesitated. The offer was an
one, but she did not wish
him to leave school. When, however, Mr..
Gordon promised to give him several hours
\ day to devote to study and to take him
nto his family, she accepted with earnest
gratitude. Henry is at this moment a jun
or partner in the firm, and his mother and
lister are raised above want. Mrs. Hall is
ustlv proud of the son to whose boyish i'll
repidity all their present prosperity is due.