s that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm. That they were n

name was called by Mrs. Roxana Mason, who stood in the do

d Frank politely, advancing to

ut your father's going to the w

n; he feels it

come of the farm?

e charge of it," s

fting both hands in amazement; "

good-humoredly, though his courage

nquired the lady, in a contemptuous

ightened color. "My father is willing to trust me; and as I shall

uncompromising tone. "I did think your father had more sense. It's the most sh

Mason," said Frank, rather impatiently; for he felt that Mrs.

ll read about 'the haughty spirit that goes before a fall.' I'm sure I wish you well enough. I hope that thing

uldn't put herself to any trouble to cal

half a dozen rods before he met an old lady, whose benevolent face indicate

d Frank cordially, recognizing on

was the reply. "I hear your

hester would view the matter in the same way as Mrs. Mason, t

e going to try to make

od, Mrs. Chester," said Frank modest

do a great deal, too. You can help your mother by looking out for your br

eeling relieved. "Mrs. Mason has just been telling me that I

, "but it's of God's appointment. He will strengthen your hands, if you will only a

soberly, "that's w

ath of duty. You'll be serving your count

ester," exclaimed Frank eagerly. "I

ames, who was just about your age, told my father that he would do all he could to support the family, and father concluded to go. We didn't have a farm, for father was a carpenter. My brother worked for neighboring farmers, receiving his pay in corn and vegetables, and picked up what odd jobs he could. Then mother was able to do something; so we m

to know that another boy, placed in similar circumstances, had succeeded, and he just felt th

id. "It makes me feel more as if things would turn out well. Won'

rtainly do so. I hope I shall

d half an hour ea

rd a quick step behind him. Turning round, he

nk," he said, smiling. "I understan

ve, for I am very much interested in my studies; bu

s made up his m

s,

uperintend the fa

think me presumptuous in unde

reat respect for his judgment. But he saw nothing to discoura

serving of great commendation, especially if, as I have heard, the

s,

said. "I have not forgotten your essay. I am glad to see that you not only have right ide

nk much pleasure, an

o give up your studies en

e able to study so

hesitate to apply. If you should find any stumbling-bloc

ad come within sigh

e which was only subdued lest the teacher should hear him,

n from behind, lighting upon his Virgil, which lay open before him. There appeare

e price of

an insult, but Frank did not feel much disturbed. As long as his conduct was approved by such persons as his teacher and Mrs. Chester, he felt h

m sorry to say, only increased the dislike he felt for him. Nothing is so unreasonable as anger, nothing so hard to

muttered to himself. "Well, wait a few month

f his recitation. The latter, undisturbed by John's feelings, did not give a thought to him, but refle