Here you may
see it exemplified in the 'Penny Magazine.' Such works as this
could not have existed without the printing machine." He was
asked, "In fact, the mechanic and the peasant, in the most remote
parts of the country, have now an opportunity of seeing tolerably
correct outlines of form which they never could behold before?"
To which he answered, "Exactly; and literally at the price they
used to give for a song." "Is there not, therefore, a greater
chance of calling genius into activity?" "Yes," he said, "not
merely by books creating an artist here and there, but by the
general elevation of the taste of the public."
Mr. Clowes was always willing to promote deserving persons in his
office. One of these rose from step to step, and eventually
became one of the most prosperous publishers in London. He
entered the service as an errand-boy, and got his meals in the
kitchen. Being fond of reading, he petitioned Mrs. Clowes to let
him sit somewhere, apart from the other servants, where he might
read his book in quiet. Mrs. Clowes at length entreated her
husband to take him into the office, for "Johnnie Parker was such
a good boy." He consented, and the boy took his place at a
clerk's desk. He was well-behaved, diligent, and attentive. As
he advanced in years, his steady and steadfast conduct showed
that he could be trusted. Young fellows like this always make
their way in life; for character invariably tells, not only in
securing respect, but in commanding confidence.
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