[CHAPTER IX.]
HARRISON BECOMING A MERCHANT.
"In all thy ways acknowledge Him; and He shall direct thy paths."
MRS. HAVEN'S entreaties prevailed so far that her humble friend remained at the cottage a week longer, while Harrison ran all over the city, answering advertisements and looking about for a place. Every morning he arose sanguine of success; and every evening he reached the cottage, to report his entire failure.
Poor fellow! his faith almost failed. At the week's end he was quite discouraged, because there seemed nothing further for him to do.
"Never despair!" said his mother. "If you cannot do one thing you can do another."
"I suppose there are places enough," responded the boy; "but I wouldn't go to them."
"Why not?" inquired his mother.
"I wouldn't go into a bar-room, nor into a restaurant for any salary," replied the boy.
"I hope not," said his mother, anxiously; "but cheer up; we may hear of something to-morrow."