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Show JUDGE AKERMAN'S SUBSCRIPTION. When the late Mr. A. T. Akerman was attorney general of the United States, he was kept very busy throughout the day. On one occasion, having a great deal of work to do, he directed that he should not be disturbed. A telegraph boy, with an important message, soon came to the office door, however, and he was sent to Mr. Akerman's desk. The boy did not notice that the time was unfavorable, and when the attorney-general had received the message, the boy asked him for a small subscription to a project which the telegraph boys of Washington were getting up. Worn out with work, the attorney-general gave a snappish "No," for an answer, and the poor boy fairly flow out of the room. But after Mr. Akerman had finished his day's task, he remembered the incident, and felt very badly about it. Walking to the telegraph office he saw the messengers sitting in a row or a bench. "Which of you came to my office to-day?" asked the attorney-general. A little fellow, who sat near the end of the bench, began to tremble, for it was he who had asked for the subscription. Mustering up his courage he said: "I'm the boy, general." "Then," said Mr. Akerman, "I apologize to you for my rudeness, here is my subscription," handing the lad a five-dollar bill. The lesson in politeness made a deep impression on the boy who is now a young lawyer of Washington. |