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Daniel Makes a
Second Attempt at
Educating Himself
My attention now after many disasters and disappointments was again turned towards learning but as the great civil war was raging at its worst it was a critical time for learning. But as I had met so many defeats in life I retired from the busy scenes of the day and contented myself with books. 1 had neglected my studies that I felt as far back as when I first began.
I selected some old books—Readers and an Arithmetic. The tiresome Journey of education was finally commenced. At this junction were several difficulties to contend with. Leander, my older brother had been detached to serve in the army as a cook. This left a I j heavier duty on me. Now for the first time that I ever felt the weight of any responsibility resting on me.
During the day I would work very hard on the farm that we had rented. Just before dark I would prepare some dry pine wood as a substitute for a candle or lamp. I often studied until late at night. The more I studied the greater was my desire of learning.
Mrs. C. H. Thornton, a noble Ladie, saw a sample of my handwriting.
I think Daniel, said she: you deserve great credit. Come to my sitting room with your book and I will intruct you when ever convenient for me to do so I thanked her and retired. In a few' days she sent for me to see how I was progressing. When I repeated my lesson she seemed very much pleased and said to me press forward in the right direction.
I politely bid her good evening and departed for my fathers house where I spent the greater part of the night in the study of the puzzling pages of my book. Mother and father was exceedingly glad and said press on my son. Now I was much delighted and was more determined than ever.
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