St Nicholas [serial] . rked, introducing him to Jacob. But sincethe title has been adopted and adorned by suchmen as our accomplished friend Mr. Pinkey, wefeel that he is altogether unworthy to bear it. Mr. Fairlake greeted their guest very heartily,and took no pains to conceal the fact that he hadheard a good deal about him from his wife anddaughter. He was interested to hear an account of the cap-sizing of the boat and of Flories rescue from Jacobsown lips, which the boy gave with such true feeling,relieved by touches of humor, and with such genu-ine modesty, that they were moved and enterta
St Nicholas [serial] . rked, introducing him to Jacob. But sincethe title has been adopted and adorned by suchmen as our accomplished friend Mr. Pinkey, wefeel that he is altogether unworthy to bear it. Mr. Fairlake greeted their guest very heartily,and took no pains to conceal the fact that he hadheard a good deal about him from his wife anddaughter. He was interested to hear an account of the cap-sizing of the boat and of Flories rescue from Jacobsown lips, which the boy gave with such true feeling,relieved by touches of humor, and with such genu-ine modesty, that they were moved and entertainedby the story, and charmed with the story-teller. Then Mr. Fairlake wished to know more ofJacobs history, and led him on to the very im-portant consideration of his immediate future. I find I have come on a sort of tom-foolserrand, said Jacob ; and I ve made up my mindthat, whatever happens, I 11 never again hunt up arelative for any good he may do me. But now I mhere I mean to find something to do, to earn my • \. JACOB CALLS ON UNCLE HIGGLESTONE. living, if I can. I dont care much what I beginwith ; almost any kind of honest work will do. I like that, said Mr. Fairlake. We willlook about next week, and see what can be donefor you. Meanwhile, you are welcome to a homewith us. But you had better go and see youruncle, and ask his advice, if nothing else. He iswell known as a successful man of business, and aperson of fitful benevolence, though of an uncertaintemper. While he will refuse a beggar a crust,and perhaps complain of his own poverty, he willdraw his check the same day for some charitablepurpose, or public object, which he takes a notionto aid. You d better visit him,—treat him withthe respect due from a young nephew to an olduncle, but keep your independence. 5 i877-J HIS OWN MASTER. 751 So they talked until bed-time, when Jacob took1 leave of these new and delightful friends, andretired to his chamber. He was for a long timetoo excited and happy to sleep. But b
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