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A NEW SCHOLAR. 
“ Shall you be in Sunday-school next 
Sunday ?” asked Jack, as they rose to go. 
“ Yes, I presume so. Why ?” 
“Because you will see a new scholar: 
that’s all.” 
“ Are you going ?” asked Bichard. “ I 
am very glad. You know I always wanted 
you to; and I am sure you will find it will 
pay.” 
“I promised Mr. Crediton I would,” said 
Jack, “ and I have learned my lesson. I 
hope I shall be well enough; for, once having 
made up my mind, I shall feel rather dis¬ 
appointed to be kept away.” 
Richard mentioned Jack’s wishes to his 
grandfather, who promised to further them 
by every means in his power; hut he was 
decidedly of the opinion that Jack should 
go to school at least a year before entering 
upon his apprenticeship. He took occasion 
to visit the saw-mill the same day and talk 
the matter over with the father and son. 
Jack was easily brought to see the advan¬ 
tages of such a course,—though he could not 
help feeling a little disappointed at having 
his darling scheme put off so long. Mr. Win¬ 
ston declared his intention of paying for 
